Rosy-faced Lovebird
Agapornis roseicollis
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Psittaciformes · Psittaculidae
About
The rosy-faced lovebird, also known as the rosy-collared or peach-faced lovebird, is a species of lovebird native to the Namibian savanna woodlands. Loud and constant chirpers, these birds are very social animals and often congregate in small groups in the wild. They eat throughout the day and take frequent baths. Coloration can vary widely among populations. Plumage is identical in males and females. Lovebirds are renowned for their sleep position in which they sit side-by-side and turn their faces in towards each other. Also, females are well noted to tear raw materials into long strips, "twisty-tie" them onto their backs, and fly substantial distances back to make a nest. These birds are common in the pet industry.
Fun Fact
Rosy-faced lovebirds carry nesting material tucked into their rump feathers — the only parrot species that transports material this way — ferrying several strips of bark at once.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Arid woodlands near water
Diet
Granivore
Lifespan
10-15 years
Threats
- Illegal Logging
- Habitat Fragmentation