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THE PARROT SPECIES FIELD GUIDE · Psittaculidae

Black-winged Lovebird

Agapornis taranta

Meet the black-winged lovebird: its taxonomic place, natural range and conservation record.

Black-winged Lovebird — Agapornis taranta
Black-winged Lovebird
SPECIES NOTES

A closer look.

Scientific names follow AviList v2025b. Read the taxonomy and source notes for changes in classification.

About this species

The black-winged lovebird (Agapornis taranta) also known as Abyssinian lovebird is a mainly green bird of the parrot family. At about 16.5 cm (6.5 inches) long, it is the largest of the lovebird genus, a group of small parrots. The adult male is easily identified by its red forehead, and the adult female by its all-green head. They are native to Eritrea and Ethiopia, and they are uncommon as pets.

Where it occurs

Highland forest of Ethiopia.

Conservation record

AviList v2025b records this species as least concern. Assessments and taxonomy can change; follow the source checklist for updates.

Sources & image credit

Names, family, range and conservation record: AviList Core Team (2026), AviList v2025b, CC BY 4.0. Species summary: Wikipedia contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0. Length, weight and longevity when listed: World Parrot Trust species account.

Image: Johann Alexi. Original file and full credit · CC BY-SA 4.0. Display size and encoding adjusted.