Peachfaced Lovebirds aka Rosy-faced Lovebirds
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The Peach-faced Lovebird (Agapornis roseicollis) is probably the best-known and most popular lovebird species here in the U.S. and maybe worldwide. They have a fun personality and are easier to tame than most lovebirds (please refer to the "Lovebird as Pet" website for information).
Their intelligence is equivalent to that of larger parrots - although most never learn to talk, but are able to mimic and imitate noises and whistles. They are known to be aggressive with other birds (and even other pets, much larger than themselves!). Lovebirds may pack the personality of the larger parrot, but due to their small size they require less space and are less noisy or messy than the larger species.
Peachface Lovebirds may live over 20 years, provided they are provided with the nutrition and care they need.
Description:
A small parrot, the average adult Peach Faced Lovebird measures 15cm long. Since the Peachface Lovebird is so popular in aviculture, numerous color mutations have arisen, including: Creminos, Lutinos, Orange-faced, Pieds, Fallows, Whitefaced, Violets and Cinnamons. The original Peacface colored lovebird has a green plumage, a peach-colored face, a blue rump, gray feet and a horn-colored bill.
Both males and females look alike. There are some visual signs that an experienced breeder may use to identify the sex of a lovebird -- but they are most certainly not 100% accurate.
Training and Behavioral Guidance:
Lovebird can get nippy, if not properly socialized. It really is important to learn to understand them and to guide their behavior before an undesirable behavior has been established. Even a young bird that has not been neglected and abused requires proper guidance; this becomes even more challenging when it involves a rescued bird that may require rehabilitation.
- Web Resources: I put together web resources for you to help you understand your pet bird and properly direct him. Please visit this website for valuable tips on parrot behavior and training.
- If you are, as I am, a visual learner and prefer step-by-step instructions to train your pet, I recommend:
- the Parrot Training Course to teach your parrot to:
- Stop Biting
- Perform Tricks &
- Tame ANY SIZE bird you could possibly own
- and/or try the "Teach Your Parrot to Talk" Training Course.
- the Parrot Training Course to teach your parrot to:
Distribution:
The Peach Faced Lovebird originates in Southwestern Africa, and is commonly seen in the southwest regions in large flocks of 20 to 30. However, there are sizable feral populations in Phoenix, Arizona - which has as a similar climate. They are known to nest in palm trees and saguaro cacti.
Species: Scientific: Agapornis roseicollis roseicollis ... English: Peach-faced Lovebird ... Dutch: Perzikkopagapornis,
Rozeborstagapornis ... German: Rosenköpfchen, Rosenpapagei ... French: Inséparable à tête rose 
Sub-Species: roseicollis, catumbella Distribution: South-west Africa
Related Websites:
Peachface Lovebird Genetics Calculator - This program allows you to quickly calculate the possible color combinations that can result from a pairing of any two peachfaced lovebirds. I have tried to include the most commonly available peachfaced mutations, though some have been omitted. All known mutations will be included in a later version of the program. ... Peachfaced Lovebird Mutation: Whitemasked Ino ... New Peachfaced Lovebird Mutation? ... African Lovebird Society
Sub-species:
Angola Peach-faced Lovebirds: Species: Scientific: Agapornis roseicollis catumbella ... English: Angola Peach-faced Lovebird ... Dutch: Angola Perzikkopagapornis ... German: Angola Rosenköpfchen ... French: Inséparable à tête rose du Angola Distribution: Benguella district in southern Angola Related Websites: Lexicon of Parrots (please scroll down to no. 2) ... Papageienzucht (in German / in Deutsch)
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