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Lovebirds family

Lovebirds are birds belonging to the family of parrots , from the suborder of vertebrates and four-limbed architecture, and their scientific name is (Agapornis roseicollis).

The sound of love birds

Lovebirds have a talent for singing and whistling, and they have 9 types of sounds issued by all groups, whether male or female, young or old, and they are used for several reasons as follows:

tradition

Lovebirds imitate the sounds and disturbances they hear, and repeat them constantly in order to communicate with their owner (their breeders), and even show him that they have a good sense of hearing, and they have the ability to do so (i.e. imitate speech).

scream

Lovebirds make a screaming sound with some non-vocal signals, such as: tension, agitation and flight, and they usually make this sound when an event that you could not think of or identify occurred.

clicking

Lovebirds click when playing or trying to get their owner’s attention for attention and play.

beeping

Lovebirds make a whistling sound when they enjoy the moment, as an expression of happiness and enthusiasm.

crooning

Lovebirds hum when they fall in love, and make soft sounds, and some disturbances with a few body movements, such as: tilting the head to the side with feathers; This is to encourage petting.

squawking

Lovebirds caw loudly and noisily when wondering what their owner is doing, thus inviting him to talk to her and play.

chirping

Lovebirds sing when telling stories, and while communicating with humans and friends.

singing

Lovebirds sing as an expression of joy, contentment, and compatibility, and singing is considered an indication of their good mood and positive outlook on life.

growl

Lovebirds growl when they are disturbed; She asks to be left alone.

Lovebird shape

Lovebirds resemble parrots, but they are small in size, full-bodied, with a short blunt tail, large hooked upper beak, green color, and a range of colors in the upper part of the body according to their type. They also have a white ring around the eye, and their length ranges from 13 to 19 cm. The average weight is 40 to 70 grams.

In most types of lovebirds, males and females are very similar, and the sex can be determined using DNA, but after reaching puberty, they can be distinguished according to their shape as follows:

The face of comparison	males	female
Head shape	The head is full and less curved than the female head.	The head is very round, in proportion to the body.
eye ring	small.	big.
beak	Thin, narrow.	Thick, wide.
the size	Mostly large compared to females.	Smaller than males.

Behaviors of lovebirds

Lovebirds have a range of behaviors according to their general nature; Pairs of lovebirds feed each other to re-establish marital bonds after separation or psychological stress. In this feeding behavior, the lovebird transfers food from its mouth to the mouth of its mate.

Lovebirds are easy to breed, as once they reach the age of 6 months they are able to collect materials such as strips of tree bark, and transfer them to a hole inside a tree using the beak, or under the feathers of the buttocks until they build a nest.

Lovebirds mating season

Lovebirds reproduce at any time of the year when they are raised, and breeding times differ when they are in the wild according to their type. For example, pink-faced lovebirds reproduce in April, October, February, and March, while some other types of lovebirds reproduce in the period from January to July.

When mating, the male courts the female by feeding her several times a day, then she begins building the nest using thin strips of paper (if the breeder has them), as palm leaves and torn bark strips are used (if they are in the wild), and most species of birds gather Love together as nests are built in holes close to each other.

The female lays a number of eggs ranging from (3-6) eggs, and stays with her in the nesting hole, and the male continues to provide food for her, then each of them takes over the task of taking care of the chicks after hatching.

Types of love birds

Lovebirds are diverse , and each type has its own characteristics, and the following is an explanation for that:

Lovebird Lillian

The Lilian lovebird is one of the rare birds that is difficult to breed, and it is at risk of extinction. The Lilian lovebird is distinguished by its delicate colors. The front part of her face and the top of her head are colored pink or orange. At the bottom of her head, her color is light orange and then yellow.

Bright green feathers cover the rest of its body, its wings are blue, it has a white ring around its black eyes, and its beak is bright orange.

Fisher’s lovebird

The Fisher’s Lovebird is a common bird characterized by green and blue streaked plumage, a golden neck, an orange-brown crest, a dark orange beak, and a white ring around its eyes. It is characterized by its playful, calm, social and active nature at the same time.

Pink-faced lovebird

The pink-faced lovebird is one of the most widespread lovebirds, and it is the common name mainly for lovebirds. It is distinguished by its beautiful plumage, its gentle pink face, and it has an orange or red shade above the eyes and forehead, and it is covered with green feathers. Its rump feathers are black, its legs are gray, and its eyes are gray. brown or black in colour.

Gray-faced lovebird

The gray-faced lovebird is distinguished by the different colors of males and females. The females are covered with green feathers with some darker shades on the wings and along the back, which are paler on the breast, and the males are covered in contrast with a dull grey, almost white.

Red-faced lovebird

The red-faced lovebird is beautiful and attractive in behavior, but it cannot be bred. Because he has special needs provided by his native environment, and it is indicated that the color of his face is red, and his body, tail, and neck are covered with green feathers.

Black-cheeked lovebird

The black-cheeked lovebird is distinguished by dark green feathers on the wings, lime green on the undersides, and light brown and orange on the breast.

Masked lovebird

The masked lovebird is also called the yellow-collared lovebird, due to the lack of agreement about its characteristics. It is characterized by a black mask around the eyes and beak, and a white ring around black or brown eyes. Its beak is bright red in color.

Black-winged lovebird

The black-winged lovebird is one of the rare birds that is characterized by a bright red beak and head. It does not have a ring around the eyes. Its body is covered in green from the top of the head to the bottom of the tail. Its wings are colored black. It also has a black collar around the neck.

Locations of love birds around the world

Africa is the original home of lovebirds, and they live mainly in the forests and savannas that spread in southern Sahara and Madagascar. Studies indicate that the number of black-cheeked lovebirds is about 10 thousand birds, and they can be found in the American southwest.

As for the exact locations of lovebirds, it varies according to their type as follows:

Lovebird Lillian

It is found in Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Fisher’s lovebird

It is found in a small region of Africa along the southern belt of Lake Victoria in Tanzania.

Pink-faced lovebird

It is located in southwestern Africa.

Gray faced lovebird

It is located in Madagascar.

Red-faced lovebird

It is found in the tropical rainforests of Africa.

Black-cheeked lovebird

It is found in southwestern Zambia, Zimbabwe, Namibia and Botswana.

Masked lovebird

It is found in the northeastern regions of Tanzania.

Black-winged lovebird

It is found in the rainforests, the highest trees in many places, such as: the Republic of the Congo, Cameroon, and Ivory Coast.

Lovebirds price

There are several factors that play a role in pricing lovebirds, namely: the type of bird, speaking and whistling skills, colors and markings, and general behavior, as the average price of a lovebird generally ranges between 25 to more than 150 dollars, and its price may reach 1500 dollars depending on the scarcity. training, and interaction.

For example, the average price of masked lovebirds ranges between 30-50 dollars, while the price of a fisher bird ranges between 50-75 dollars, and the price of a black-winged lovebird reaches more than 100 dollars.

Important tips when breeding lovebirds

Here are the most important tips when raising lovebirds :

Find out what lovebirds eat , and improve their diet by providing fresh foods, fruits, and vegetables.
Provide fresh and clean drinking water.
Providing nutritional supplements such as vitamins and minerals.
Offer small pebbles with food to make the food easier to digest.
Monitor the amount of food each bird eats daily.

Cause of death of lovebirds

Lovebirds die from the severe and fatal disease, and most of these birds do not show symptoms. She dies a few hours after her injury, and with regard to the death of the lovebird affected by the death of his companion, this is a misconception and just a myth.