Lilian's lovebird  (Agapornis lilianae)

The beautifully colourful plumage of this small parrot may be its downfall, as it faces the constant threat of capture for the cage-bird trade. Adult Lilian's lovebirds have a largely green body, with an orangey-red forehead and throat, blending into salmon-pink on the crown, face and upper breast (4). The hooked bill, suited to feeding on seeds (5), is bright red, and its eyes are dark red to brown (4). The narrow, pointed wings enable the lovebird to fly with both speed and manoeuvrability (5), and their high-pitched, twittering call can be heard in flight or when perched on a tree. Young Lilian's lovebirds are generally duller than adults, with a slight black wash on the cheeks and a black base to the bill (4).