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THE PARROT SPECIES FIELD GUIDE · Psittaculidae

Lilian’s Lovebird

Agapornis lilianae

Meet the lilian’s lovebird: its taxonomic place, natural range and conservation record.

Lilian’s Lovebird — Agapornis lilianae
Lilian’s Lovebird
SPECIES NOTES

A closer look.

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

About this species

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.

Where it occurs

Southern Tanzania to Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique.

Conservation record

AviList v2025b records this species as near threatened. 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: Hans Hillewaert. Original file and full credit · CC BY-SA 4.0. Display size and encoding adjusted.