In fact, when parrotlets were discovered in the 1800s a century after lovebirds became known to europeans they were called south american lovebirds, a reference to the. Lovebirds for sale in colorado birds and parrots for. Breeding, and diseases with a special chapter, understanding lovebirds a complete pet owners manual by matthew m. Listen to exciting podcast interviews with parrot specialists from around the world, many available for wpt members only. Budgies, parrotlets, lovebirds and lineolated parakeets. Identify your parrot, illness, stopping boredom 44. Introduction african lovebirds are the only parrots, other than monk harsh.
African lovebirds are small parrots that can make delightful pets when handfed. How to care for lovebirds, from selecting bird cages and bird food to lovebird training, breeding lovebirds and lovebird mutations, and finding lovebirds for sale. Lovebirds are assertive, even sometimes aggressive, in nature. This book is basically an overview of the major parrot topics, such as diet, nutrition, picking out a healthy bird, training, etc, but you can find much more detailed information on each of these topics for free online, many of them on, the very site that i found this book advertised on. Lovebirds are a favorite among pet birds, often called pocket parrots, and among the most colorful youll find. All about lovebirds, at animal world how to care for. Our selection of smal parrot cages to large parrot cages will make it easy for you to find the right cage to keep your birds happy. A lovebird is the common name of agapornis a small genus of parrot. Peachfaced lovebirds are sometimes named by their color mutations. Research your favourite parrot with the parrot encyclopedia and reference library. Parrot simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Daily handling is necessary to maintain pet quality.
Seven species are native to africa, and the greyheaded lovebird is native to madagascar their common name comes from the parrots strong, monogamous pair bonding and the long time the pairs spend sitting together. Lovebirds are some of the most fascinating little parrots. Lovebirds are lively flyers and climbers, and as pets they are enjoyed for these antics as much as they are enjoyed for their beauty and their affectionate displays to their mate. Give your lovebirds some veggies every day, with fruit treats a few times a week.
Comprehensive information on this parrot species, including origin, description, photos, pet potential, diet, behavior, breeding and care. Its a great bird for someone who really wants a cuddly bird and is willing to provide daily interaction to his her pet. It is small in size but it is a big parrot by temperament. Where you buy or adopt your lovebird from, your geographic region, rarity, and whether the parrot is handtamed are some factors that can affect the price. Comprehensive information on this parrot species, including origin, description, photos, pet potential, diet, behavior, breeding and care facts about lovebirds for pet owners the spruce facts and information on lovebirds, including temperament, color varieties. A loud and constant chirper, these birds are very social animals and often congregate in small groups in the wild. Lovebirds can be noisy but are not necessarily good talkers. While they are true parrots, lovebirds are one of the smallest members of the parrot family. Lovebird cages shop by bird type small parrot cage lovebird cages. Lovebird and parrot society of queensland, meetings at. Bird care and bird information lovebird information. A pair of lovebirds in a home will be quite loyal to each other and will not bond with the owner. Lovebirds live in small flocks and eat fruit, vegetables.
Free download lovebirds and their colour mutations ebook online pdf. Training your pet parrot, toilet training, intelligence 45. All of our parrot cages for parrots including our lovebird cages are made with the health, happiness, and safety of your pet bird in mind. Lovebirds are small african parrots that are named after the affectionate, strong, monogamous pair bonds they form with their chosen mate. There are 8 species of lovebirds which originate from africa and one species from madagascar.
There are various colour mutations available in captivity. These are the traits which made them among the most common bird for a pet. Though they do not really mimic or talk, these charming little birds are exciting and are interesting to interact with. Lovebirds make terrific companion parrots though they arent known to be big talkers. Baby parrots are nidicolous helpless when first hatched and remain in the nest and. Perhaps the most popular couple of birds is the peach faced lovebird and other popular varieties include the fischers lovebird and the masked lovebird. Like other parrot species, lovebirds need attention and positive interaction from their owners in order to avoid undesirable behaviors like featherpicking and biting.
Peach faced lovebirds were found in 1818 in south africa fact. Download lovebirds and their colour mutations ebook free. Vera appleyard facts, advice, and fascinating insights tell you everything you need to know about purchase, care and feeding, housing, safety, breeding, the lovebirds page 1027. They do require just about daily socialization though. It should be noted that these are distinct species and should not be housed together and especially not bred together. Specialized pelleted diets should be provided daily. Their small size has worked to push their popularity among.
The most commonly seen lovebirds in aviculture are the peachfaced, masked, and fischers lovebirds. Feed a highquality seed and pellet mix designed specifically for lovebirds or small parrots. Lovebirds are the second smallest species of parrot. I personally love lovebirds i currently have two and recently found another one in a tree. Lovebirds are very hardy and do not need to be kept particularly warm all the time, but should not be exposed to freezing conditions. For this reason, all owners should have a play stand with lots of toys to occupy the parrot while away. Besides their peachcolored faces, most lovebirds boast green plumage on their bodies with a bright blue.
Lovebirds need lots of toys and cage enrichment to stay busy and to keep their beaks trimmed. They are small vocal birds and can make fantastic pets. With a length from the top of its head to the tip of its long pointed tail of about 95 to 100 cm 37 to 39 in, the hyacinth macaw anodorhynchus hyacinthinus is longer than any other. In 1974 when we first started to breed parrots, available information on the subject was.
Very little information is available regarding the right avian diet. Blueheaded parrot pionus menstruus bronzewinged parrot pionus chalcopterus african grey parrot psittacus erithacus rosyfaced lovebird agapornis roseicollis misc family. Lovebirds can be kept both singly and in pairs however, i believe it is a more personal decision and i would base it what you may want in a relationship with your bird. It is known to be the friendliest and most affectionate lovebird. The three most popular species can make charming and loving companions for a bird lover and you dont necessarily need a pair of lovebirds to keep them happy. Agapornis roseicollis, the most common and largest of the pet lovebirds, is best known as the peach face. Very active, curious, and playful, the lovebirds pack a lot of personality into a small package. Psittaculidae 7 species in 6 genera depicted eastern rosella platycercus eximius eclectus parrot eclectus roratus male australian king parrot alisterus scapularis.
And on a daily or at least weekly basis to breeders in breedingseason rearing their chicks. Pdf pattern amigurumi lovebird crochet parrot etsy. Lovebirds are readily available in most pet stores, as well as from bird breeders. Parrot cages lovebird all parrot products parrot shop. Despite all the information acquired from incredible scientific techniques, some natural systems continue to baffle us. All of our lovebird parrot supplies, including our parrot perches and rope perches. There are nine species of lovebird and different crossbreeds have been bred in captivity. Lovebirds, agapornis, and african lovebirds are terms that can refer to nine different species of lovebird parrots. If your bird is used to a seed diet, convert to pellets gradually. At a glance, parrotlets and lovebirds look a lot alike. These lovebirds are among the smallest species of parrot family. The most popular and readily available species are the peachfaced lovebird, the fishchers lovebird, and the masked lovebird. This is disappointing news for the lovebird and parrot society of queensland as we are one of the organising clubs, and bird spec is the major event on our calendar. How to care for lovebirds and lovebird information animalworld.
Browse through available lovebirds for sale and adoption in colorado by aviaries, breeders and bird rescues. Please note that this size may vary depending on the yarn and crochet hook size used. Lovebird is a nonterritorial, sociable and lation, since previous information on the. The lovebird parrot is a small colourful parrot native to africa that has become a popular aviary bird. They eat throughout the day and take frequent baths. Pregnant women, children under the age of 5 and people with weakened immune systems should contact their physician before purchasing andor caring for a lovebird and should consider not having a lovebird as a pet. Sometimes you can use a bleaching agent, but only when this is necessary. Heading home with your new companion, wing clipping 42.
The extensive information on housing, nutrition, breeding responsibly, genetics, feather structure, colour mutations, inheritance patterns, colour pigments, mutation names, colour factors and breeding results makes this a complete book for everyone involved with lovebirds. However, if you think sunflower seeds is the beall and endall to a lovebird diet, its time to sit up and. The smallest of the parrots is the pigmy parrot micropsitta pusio with an adult weight of 11. This is crochet pattern only not a finished toy instant download pdf file with description and pictures in english. Small parrots, cockatiels, budgies and love birds pdf ottawa. No matter your current romantic status, you can always come home to love in the form of the personalitypacked lovebird. Enter your freshwater aquarium enter parameters for your freshwater aquarium to get compatibility information while browsing. Information on rainfall, temperature, and relative humidity was obtained from.
All breeds of lovebirds are known for a having a very wonderful personality but the lutino lovebird is most popular in this respect. Vegetables and fruit not eaten within 24 hours should be discarded. Fischers lovebird agapornis fischeri parrot encyclopedia. The peachfaced lovebird places nest material in its rump feathers and then flies back to the. Small does not mean easier to manage or less noise. Once the bird is content and playing alone, the owner should praise the lovebird and let him resume his actions. Lovebird video lovebird facts lovebirds as pet youtube. Bookmark file pdf the lovebird handbook description of the book and sometimes a link to the authors website.
Lovebird parrot supplies and parrot accessories bird carriers, parrot perches, and supplements for lovebirds parrot supplies shop by bird type lovebird pet bird supplies. Like most parrots, foraging is an important part of normal daily lovebird activity. Lovebird simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. See more ideas about parakeet, pet birds and birds. It is also best to avoid diets high in commercially produced bird seed as they are often high in fat and low in many of the major vitamins that lovebirds require. To add up to your lovebird information, it is important to socialize them regularly. Lovebirds are so named because of their strong pair bonds. However, if you think sunflower seeds is the beall and endall. Pdf breeding biology of the rosyfaced lovebird henry ndithia. And let me tell you, all 3 are night and day different.
However, the general perception is that lovebirds bond for life. The rosyfaced lovebird agapornis roseicollis, also known as the rosycollared or peachfaced lovebird, is a species of lovebird native to arid regions in southwestern africa such as the namib desert. Public notice the 2019 ipswich bird spectacular was cancelled as the site was being redeveloped and a suitable venue big enough for our event and that will accept thousands of. Lovebirds have been around as pets in the us since the early 20th century. Dont continue to ignore a lovebird and expect it to stay tame. Change cage papers and disinfect food and water dishes daily. On average, most lovebirds fall between 5 and 7 inches in length at maturity, when measured from the beak to the end of the tailfeathers. While there are several lovebird species in the world, not all of them are kept as pets. There are nine species of lovebirds, and all belong to the genus agapornis, though only a few are typically available as pets. Native to west africa, lovebirds belong to the parrot family.