Lovebird🐦 Birds

Lovebird

Agapornis

Fun Fact

Lovebirds in wild tuck nesting material into tail feathers to carry it back to nest!

Small, colorful parrot named for their strong pair bonds. Bonded pairs spend hours grooming and sitting close.

🏷️ Breed

Lovebird

💭 Temperament

Lively, social, playful, affectionate, bold

📏 Size

Small (40-60 g, 13-17 cm)

Lifespan

10-15 years

🎨 Colors

Varies by species — peach-faced (green with peach face), masked, Fischer's

🌍 Origin

Africa and Madagascar — nine species

🏠 Habitat

Domestic — large cage for a pair; native to African forests

🍽️ Diet

Pellets, seed mix, fresh vegetables, some fruit