Lilian’s Lovebird
Agapornis lilianae
NTNear Threatened
- Family
- Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae)
- Order
- Psittaciformes
Overview
Lilian's lovebird (Agapornis lilianae), also known as the Nyasa lovebird, is a small African parrot species of the lovebird genus. It is mainly green and has orange on its upper chest and head. It is 13 cm (5 inches) long and is the smallest parrot on mainland Africa. In captivity, it is uncommon and difficult to breed.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Southern Tanzania to Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Lilian's lovebird
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
