| 词条 | Black-cheeked lovebird |
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| status = VU | status_system = IUCN3.1 | status_ref = [1] | image = Osnabrück - Zoo - Russköpfchen 01.jpg | image_caption = | genus = Agapornis | species = nigrigenis | authority = Sclater,WL, 1906 | range_map = Black-cheeked_Lovebird.png | range_map_caption = Distribution of the black-cheeked lovebird }} The black-cheeked lovebird (Agapornis nigrigenis) is a small parrot species of the lovebird genus. It is mainly green and has a brown head, red beak, and white eyerings.[2] It is endemic in a relatively small range in southwest Zambia, where it is vulnerable to habitat loss.[1][2] TaxonomyThe black-cheeked lovebird is monotypic.[2] The black-cheeked lovebird is sometimes seen as a race of Lilian's lovebird.[2] DescriptionThe black-cheeked lovebird is 14 cm (5.5 in) in length,[2] with mostly green plumage, reddish-brown forehead and forecrown, brownish-black cheeks and throat, orange bib below the throat which fades to yellowish-green, white eye-rings and grey feet. Adult have bright red beaks, while juveniles of the species are similar but with a more orange bill. Vocalizations are loud, piercing shrieks, which sound like the calls of other lovebirds.[3] Distribution and habitatThe black-cheeked lovebird inhabits deciduous woodland, where permanent supplies of surface water exist, as it needs daily access to water. In the dry season, these birds may congregate in large flocks of up to 800 or more. They are found in Zambia and may occur in Zimbabwe, Botswana and Nambia. [4] ConservationIt is listed as a vulnerable species its population is in decline due to continuous habitat loss. This is due to gradual desiccation of water bodies, causing drought,farming practices, hunting and trapping, fishing, logging and dieseses. There are currently only between 2500 and 9999 mature individuals. However, they occur in nature reserves and there is an action plan in place to help them.[5] DietThe black-cheeked lovebird feeds mainly at ground-level on annual grass seeds, but also on other vegetable matter and insect larvae, and on corn, sorghum, and millet.[6] AvicultureThe black-cheeked lovebird is relatively easy to breed in aviculture, but there was little interest in breeding them during the first half of the twentieth century at a time when imports were numerous. Now they are uncommon in aviculture and uncommon as pets.[7] References1. ^1 {{IUCN|id=22685360 |title=Agapornis nigrigenis |assessor=BirdLife International |assessor-link=BirdLife International |version=2013.2 |year=2013 |accessdate=26 November 2013}} {{Psittaculini}}{{Taxonbar|from=Q728092}}{{DEFAULTSORT:lovebird, black-cheeked}}2. ^1 Birds of Africa south of the Sahara, Ian Sinclair and Peter Ryan (2003) Struik {{ISBN|1-86872-857-9}} 3. ^[https://web.archive.org/web/20081107055400/http://www.arkive.org/black-cheeked-lovebird/agapornis-nigrigenis/ ARKive] 4. ^https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22685360/93069915 5. ^https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22685360/93069915 6. ^{{cite web| publisher =BirdLife International (2008) |url = http://www.birdlife.org/datazone/species/index.html?action=SpcHTMDetails.asp&sid=1514&m=0 |title = Species factsheet: Agapornis nigrigenis |accessdate = 9 July 2008 }} 7. ^1 2 3 {{cite book |first = Kenny |last = Le Breton |title = Lovebirds...getting started |isbn =0-86622-411-4 |publisher = T.F.H. Publications |location = USA |pages =97–98}} 4 : Lovebirds|Birds of Southern Africa|Endemic birds of Zambia|Birds described in 1906 |
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