About Lovebirds...
History
The Rosy-faced Lovebird (Agapornis roseicollis), also known as the Peach-faced Lovebird, is a species of lovebird native to
arid regions in southwestern Africa such as the Namib Desert. A loud and constant chirper, these birds are very social animals
and often congregate in small groups in the wild. They eat throughout the day and take frequent baths. Coloration can vary widely
among populations. Plumage is identical in males and females. Lovebirds are renowned for their sleep position in which they sit side-
by-side and turn their faces in towards each other. Also, females are well noted to tear raw materials into long strips, "twisty-tie"
them onto their backs, and fly substantial distances back to make a nest. They are common in the pet industry, although
lovebirds are often not hand-raised.
General
Lovebirds are active, cheerful and beautifully decorative. Lovebirds come from the drier regions of Africa. Because they
evolved from a very harsh environment, they are very suited to captivity. Not only do they have a good disposition, these charming, brilliantly colored little pets are very hardy and easy to care for. In the wild lovebirds live in flocks. They
will often bond with a mate for life and show fierce loyalty and affection to their family. If you can earn there affections as young
birds, you will receive that same loyalty from your little friends. They are very social with both their keepers and their mate.
The rewards of keeping a single lovebird can be astonishing. The amazingly determined spirit of a pet lovebird can far surpass
other small parrots, both in their ability to learn tricks and to show affection. But because of their strong devotion, a lovebird
kept singly will require a lot of affection in order to thrive.
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