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Lovebird

Agapornis

Living

Living individuals or members of this group exist today. This does not mean they are safe from extinction.

Lovebirds are small social parrots. This account describes the rosy-faced lovebird (Agapornis roseicollis), a green-and-pink bird adapted to dry southwestern African landscapes near water.

Agapornis roseicollis (lovebird)

Representative species: Agapornis roseicollis.

Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA

At a glance

Habitat
Desert
Diet
Herbivore
Food
Seeds and flowers.

Classification

Common name
Lovebird
Browse group
Birds
Scientific name or taxon
Agapornis
Taxon rank
genus
Order
Psittaciformes
Family
Psittacidae
Genus
Agapornis
Source classification
Aves

Taxonomy checked against GBIF. For breeds and hybrids, this describes the listed parent taxon.

Three things to know

  • It is native to southwestern Africa.
  • The bill helps it climb.
  • Flocks gather around seasonal seed supplies.

Habitat and range

The native range extends through southwestern Angola, Namibia and northwestern South Africa. Dry, lightly wooded country is suitable where dependable drinking water remains available.

Appearance and adaptations

Green plumage contrasts with a rosy face and throat. The rump is blue, and the strong pale bill opens seeds and helps the bird climb.

Diet and behaviour

Seeds and flowers supply food. Flocks feed on plants or gather seeds from the ground, husking them with the bill and tongue. Regular drinking is important in the hot, dry environment.

Sources

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