1. Lovebirds mate for life.

The monogamous birds reach sexual maturity when they're about ten months old. Mating begins
with courtship behavior, and can continue throughout their roughly 15-year lifespans.
Monogamy is essential to the social stability of flocks and underlies much of their social
behavior.

2. Lovebirds pine for each other.

If a mate dies or gets separated from the flock, its companion exhibits erratic behavior that some
have likened to depression. Birds kept as pets often don't like being alone and will exhibit similar
behavior in captivity.

3. Like overly affectionate couples in restaurants on Valentine’s Day, lovebirds feed each
other.

Often after a long separation or stressful period of time, breeding pairs of lovebirds feed each
other to re-establish their bond. One bird transfers food to the mouth of its mate, a feeding
technique reminiscent of affection in humans—hence the inspiration for the parrots' name