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Learn About Loveable Lovebirds
Lovebirds make wonderful
pets. Their exquisite colors and animated personalities
easily endear them to onlookers. While every bird has
its own personality there are traits common to all Lovebirds
which have made them a popular pet and a great choice
for a first time bird owner.
APPEARANCE
Lovebirds have perhaps the most varied
coloration among the parrot species. Soft pastels or
brilliant hues you can find Lovebirds in nearly any
color imaginable - blues, yellows, purples, peaches
and so on.
Lovebirds are also a pleasantly sized
parrot for most people. They are only 5 1/2 to 6 1/2
inches and about 42-60 grams. Baby Lovebirds will be
close in size to an adult Lovebird.
LIFE SPAN
Like other parrots, Lovebirds have a
long life span - although not as long as the larger
species. They live 15-20 years, approximately the same
life span as a cat. It is important to understand the
commitment before purchasing a Lovebird.
ACTIVITY
Lovebirds are very energetic and inquisitive.
They will happily fly about or sit on your shoulder
during daily activities. They are not nervous of usual
activity and can usually integrate with a family of
busy, noisy children with great enjoyment. Lovebirds
love to play and are comical to watch whether they are
playing alone splashing in their water dish or playing
with your hair and sneaking into your collar.
It is your best bet to buy a hand raised
Lovebird which will be more tame than a parent raised
bird. While Lovebirds are quite fearless (and so should
be supervised closely around other pets) they do enjoy
playing with people. Gentle and consistent handling
will help prevent nipping.
Lovebirds, like other birds, are born
to live among a flock and so they will challenge authority
for the dominant position. Sometimes headstrong, the
owner of a Lovebird needs to be patient and firm. However,
Lovebirds are not overly demanding in most respects
and will learn to be well behaved. They are also content
to play alone for periods of time as long as they are
given proper space and playthings.
Lovebirds are very intelligent and can
even be 'potty' trained to go on a paper or in a trash
can instead of around the house. This can make it much
easier to allow your Lovebird to enjoy freedom outside
the cage without the constant clean up.
VOCALIZATIONS
While Lovebirds will learn to mimic
the sounds around them, including household noises and
other birds, they are not known for mimicking human
speech as well as other parrot species.
Despite this you will find your Lovebird
to have a strong personality all its own and it will
convey its moods and desires quite clearly.
Before buying your Lovebird be sure
the owner or breeder can provide additional assistance
in helping you settle your bird at home. You are likely
to have other questions arise as a first time owner
and should look for cooperation for properly learning
to care for your pet Lovebird.
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