The Abyssinian Lovebird is a larger lovebird species, predominantly green with a red forehead (in males) and black flight feathers. It is native to the highlands of Eritrea and Ethiopia.
Where to spot
Highland forests and woodlands of Eritrea and Ethiopia.
How to spot
Look for small, fast-flying green parrots. Listen for their distinctive high-pitched, rattling calls as they fly or perch.
When to spot
Year-round, active throughout the day.
Where to spot
Highland forests and woodlands of Eritrea and Ethiopia.
How to spot
Look for small, fast-flying green parrots. Listen for their distinctive high-pitched, rattling calls as they fly or perch.
When to spot
Year-round, active throughout the day.
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Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This lovebird is the only sexually dimorphic lovebird where the male has prominent red forehead markings and the female lacks them entirely.
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