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Generic name : Genus: Agapornis (Selby 1836) Family: Psittacidae Distribution : Africa, Madagascar, and some offshore islands Number of species: Nine The Sexually Dimorphic Group (1) Taranta (2) Cana (3) Pullaria The Intermediate Group (4) Roseicolis (5) Swinderniana The White Eye-Ring Group (6) Lilianae (7) Nigrigenis (8) Fischeri (9) Personata Size : 5.1-6.7 inches (13-17 cm) Longevity : 10-12 years, possibly longer Number of eggs : 3-8, usually 4-5, rarely more (Clutch) Incubation Period: 23-25 days; hens usually start brooding after the second egg has been laid; males may join hens in nest Young (chicks) leave nest: 38-50 days Young independent: About 14 days after leaving the nest Note: Lovebird, according to Wikipedia |
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 26 November 2008 06:46 |