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Peach-Faced Lovebird

The most commonly kept lovebird species and one of the most popular small parrots globally.

energeticplayfulboldnoisy for sizeaffectionate with bonded person

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Origin

Namibia

Lifespan

10–15 years

Weight

43–60 g

Height

17–18 cm

Diet

Herbivore — small parrot pellets, fresh vegetables, fruit, seeds. Avoid avocado, onion, chocolate.

Taxonomic Hierarchy

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Aves

Order

Psittaciformes

Family

Psittaculidae

Genus

Agapornis

The Story

The most commonly kept lovebird species and one of the most popular small parrots globally. Native to the arid scrublands of Namibia. Best known for their intense pair bonding — mated pairs spend much of their time preening each other and sitting pressed together. Their boldness relative to size is remarkable. A feral population has established in Phoenix, Arizona where the warm, arid climate replicates their native habitat.

Also Known As

Rosy-Faced LovebirdPeachie

Quick Facts

Breed GroupLOVEBIRD

SizeSmall

ActivityHigh

TrainabilityModerate

CountryNamibia

Lifespan10 - 15 years

Good with KidsGood with PetsHypoallergenic

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Physical Profile

Source: wikimedia

Wild type: bright emerald green with peach-pink face and throat, blue rump, short green tail. Extensive colour mutations include lutino (yellow), American cinnamon, pied, white-faced, and many more.

Grooming

Low

Shedding

Low

Coat Colors

bright green bodypeach-pink face and throatblue rumpnumerous colour mutations available

Recognized By

CITES Appendix II

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Source: wikimedia

Temperament & Personality

Bold, active, and surprisingly assertive for tiny birds. Hand-raised individuals bond intensely with their owner. Pairs content with each other but may be less interactive with humans. Their voice is a sharp, repetitive chirp that can be persistent.

energeticplayfulboldnoisy for sizeaffectionate with bonded personcurious

Living Profile

Activity LevelHigh

TrainabilityModerate

Noise LevelModerate

Care & Wellness

Professional Care Protocol

Ear Cleaning

Nail Trimming

Special Eye Care

Teeth Care

•Minimum cage 60 × 45 × 60 cm. Daily out-of-cage time. Pairs generally more content but may bond exclusively to each other. Many toys and foraging items.

Vaccination Schedule

AdultboosterN/A

SpeciesnotesAnnual avian wellness examination by an avian-certified veterinarian is strongly recommended. Polyomavirus and Psittacosis (Chlamydia psittaci) vaccines exist for some species but are not universally recommended — discuss with your avian vet. Annual faecal parasite screening, crop cytology, and blood panel are standard avian preventive care.

PuppykittenscheduleN/A — birds do not follow standard vaccine schedules.

Health Overview

Feather cysts in primary wing feathers — heritable condition requiring surgical removal. Psittacosis. Yeast infections. Egg binding in females.

Common Conditions

•Name: Feather Cysts • Severity: MEDIUM • Prevalence: OCCASIONAL • Description: Heritable condition causing abnormal feather follicles forming cysts under skin. Most common on primary wing feathers. Surgical removal required.

•Name: Egg Binding • Severity: HIGH • Prevalence: OCCASIONAL • Description: Female unable to pass formed egg — life-threatening. Appropriate calcium supplementation and avoiding excessive nesting stimuli are preventive.

Fun Facts

A feral Peach-Faced Lovebird population has thrived in Phoenix, Arizona since the 1980s — the hot, arid Arizona climate closely matches their native Namibian habitat.

Female lovebirds of this species carry nesting material by tucking it under the feathers on their rump — a unique behaviour not seen in other parrot species.