Lovebirds – The common facts

• The smallest of the parrot species

• Endless colour variations
• Often described as ‘bundles of joy’
• Easily bond to owners
• Can even learn to talk a few words
Species of Lovebirds
Common Species
Peach-faced Lovebirds
Common Species
Masked Lovebirds

(sometimes known as the

cobalt species)
Common Species
Fischer’s lovebirds
 Facts about common species
• Originate from South Africa and result in
thousands of colour mutations

• It is important NOT to inter-breed between

species
Inter-bred babies can be very nervous and not easily socialised
 Rare Species

Nyasa Lovebirds Black-cheeked lovebirds

 Rare Species

Madagascar Lovebirds Abyssinian Lovebirds

dimorphic species i.e. males and females identified visually

 Rare Species

Red-faced Lovebirds Black-collared Lovebirds

dimorphic species i.e. males and females identified visually

 Facts about rare species
• Originate from South Africa as well, except
the Madagascar lovebirds
• Restrictions on importing these species to
Europe and the USA
• Very rare in captivity because of particular
diet requirements
 Some lesser known facts…
• Can live alone without a partner – if they
are given plenty of attention
• When grown up, they have the IQ of a
one-year old toddler
• Can also be trained to exit and enter their
cages
The Peach-faced species
• The most common
species in captivity

• At least 17 distinct
mutations allowing for
over 100,000 colour
combinations
Personality and character
• Lively and inquisitive
• Can mimic noises and
whistles
• Enjoy clowning around
• Like to chirp to themselves
 Give them a delightful home!
• Make sure the cage is
spacious enough – the
pet shop will give you a
suitable size

• Put the cage in the room

where the family spends
the most time in the day
 Taking care of your lovebird
2. Ensure a balanced diet
• The pet shop will recommend the suitable pellet diet

• Vary the menu with fruits and vegetables

• The only foods lovebirds cannot eat are:

• Spices
• Chocolates
• Avocados / kiwis
 Taking care of your lovebird
3. Be their best friend!
• Hand feeding makes them more sociable and friendly

• Talk to them as if you are talking to a one-year old

toddler

• They show you their boredom if they spend a long time

on the perch plucking their feathers i.e. give them lots of
attention and toys
 Give them plenty of toys…
• The more colourful or
shiny the objects are,
the better

• Give them objects

which they can tear
apart
 Hand feeding

Hand feeding
• Movements near cage

• Take food from owners

• Make them sociable

 A socialised lovebird
Lovebirds get to know
their owners’ hands
and learn to trust
them completely.
 Lovebirds typically live 15 years,
therefore, it is worth the time, money
and effort to become their best friends!