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THE PARROT SPECIES FIELD GUIDE · Psittaculidae

Red-headed Lovebird

Agapornis pullarius

Meet the red-headed lovebird: its taxonomic place, natural range and conservation record.

Red-headed Lovebird — Agapornis pullarius
Red-headed 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 red-headed lovebird (Agapornis pullarius), also known as the red-faced lovebird, is a member of the genus Agapornis, a group commonly known as lovebirds. Like other lovebirds, it is native to Africa.

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.

Image: User:JoJan. Original file and full credit · CC BY-SA 3.0. Display size and encoding adjusted.