Flock Lilian's Lovebirds Ajijic Lake Chapala Mexico.jpg
Assuming this bird is properly identified, this Lilian’s Lovebird (Agapornis lilianae) should not be found in Lake Chapala. These birds are found in Malawi, Zambia, Mozambique et Madagascar. And, because of this subject's chocolate face, it is also possible that it is a Black-cheeked Lovebird (Agapornis nigrigenis), in which case it is even more extraordinary because the Black-cheeked Lovebird presence is limited to Southwest Zambia.
According to the World Parrot Trust, there are over 100 exotic species in Jalisco state, eight of which are of birds. I went back to the place where I saw these birds and they were all gone. The Lake Chapala Birders records exotic birds once it is proven they are reproducing in their new environment. The Lilian’s Lovebirds are not recorded.
Flock Lilian's Lovebirds Ajijic Lake Chapala Mexico.jpg
Assuming this bird is properly identified, this Lilian’s Lovebird (Agapornis lilianae) should not be found in Lake Chapala. These birds are found in Malawi, Zambia, Mozambique et Madagascar. And, because of this subject's chocolate face, it is also possible that it is a Black-cheeked Lovebird (Agapornis nigrigenis), in which case it is even more extraordinary because the Black-cheeked Lovebird presence is limited to Southwest Zambia.
According to the World Parrot Trust, there are over 100 exotic species in Jalisco state, eight of which are of birds. I went back to the place where I saw these birds and they were all gone. The Lake Chapala Birders records exotic birds once it is proven they are reproducing in their new environment. The Lilian’s Lovebirds are not recorded.