Rosy-faced Lovebird

Agapornis roseicollis

The rosy-faced lovebird originates from the dry savannas and shrublands of southwestern Africa and belongs to the genus Agapornis, commonly known as lovebirds. These small parrots are named for their close pair bonds. Partners often sit close together and preen each other’s feathers. While wild rosy-faced lovebirds are predominantly green with a rosy-red face, numerous colour mutations have been bred in captivity. They feed mainly on seeds, grasses, fruits and buds. For breeding, they use cavities and rock crevices; the female skilfully carries nesting material, such as twigs, bark and other plant matter, tucked into her feathers.