Lovebird information
Diet, habitat, lifespan, size and speed for the Lovebird, from the Animalsss field guide — with market prices, listings and guides as they arrive.
About Lovebird
Lovebird is the common name for the genus Agapornis, a small group of parrots in the Old World parrot family Psittaculidae. Of the nine extant species in the genus, all are native to the African continent, with the grey-headed lovebird being native to the African island of Madagascar. Social and affectionate, the name comes from the parrots' strong, monogamous pair bonding and the long periods which paired birds spend sitting together. Lovebirds live in small flocks and eat fruit, vegetables, grasses, and seeds. Some species are kept as pets, and several coloured mutations have been selectively bred in aviculture. The average lifespan is 10 to 12 years.
Lovebird facts & figures
Quick facts
- Scientific name
- Agapornis
- Diet
- Herbivore (granivore)
- Habitat
- African scrub & homes
- A group is called
- Flock
Conservation status
Source: IUCN Red List via GBIF
Classification
- Kingdom Animalia
- Phylum Chordata
- Class Aves
- Order Psittaciformes
- Family Psittacidae
- Genus Agapornis
Source: GBIF
Specs
Typical adult range
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What is the scientific name of the Lovebird?
Agapornis. In the GBIF backbone taxonomy it sits in Class Aves, Order Psittaciformes, Family Psittacidae.
Is the Lovebird endangered?
No extinction-risk level is recorded for Agapornis: the IUCN Red List category GBIF publishes for that taxon is Not Evaluated (NE), which is not a threat category.
How long does a Lovebird live?
10 to 15 years, from the field-guide figures shown on this page.
What does a Lovebird eat?
Herbivore (granivore). Its usual habitat is african scrub & homes.
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