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. Love birds are very diverse and colourful group of parrots from Africa.

Love birds have been kept as pets for over 100 years.The playful and very inquisitive nature plus

the small size of the love birds make them a very ideal pet especially when they have been hand raised

Species of Love Birds

1. Yellow-Collared Lovebird : 14 cm (5.5 in) long. Yellow and green.       Has blue tail feathers. 

2. Fischer's Lovebird : 14 cm (5.5 in) long. Mostly green, orange upper body and head, blue lower back and rump, red beak, white eyerings.

3. Lilian's Lovebird :13 cm (5 in) long. Mostly green including green back and green rump, orange head, red beak, white eyerings.

4. Black-cheeked Lovebird : 14 cm (5.5 in) long. Mostly green, brownish-black cheeks and throat, reddish-brown forehead and forecrown, orange upper chest, red beak, white eyerings .

5. Peach-faced Lovebird : 15 cm (6 in) long. Mostly green, orange face, blue lower back and rump, horn-coloured beak.

6. Black-winged Lovebird :16.5 cm (6.5 in) long. Mostly green, red beak, some black wing feathers. Sexual dimorphism: only the male has red on forehead and crown, females plumage is all green 

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7. Red-headed Lovebird : 15 cm (6 in) long. Mostly green with red on upper neck and face. Sexual dimorphism: the male has more extensive and a darker red on face and head, and the male has a darker red beak than the female

8. Grey-headed Lovebird : : male has a grey upper body, neck and head. 13 cm (5 in) long. Mostly green with darker green on back, pale grey beak. Sexual dimorphism

9. Black-collared Lovebird :13.5 cm (5 in) long. Mostly green, brown collar which has a black upper margin at the back of the neck, dark grey/black beak

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How To Keep Lovebirds As Pet: Lovebirds are very entertaining pets. Keeping them rewarding, but you should consider several things before bringing a bird home. lovebird-cages.

1. Lovebirds live well into their teens.2. Lovebirds can make some noise during the day time.3. Buy or built a suitable cage. A perfect cage for the lovebirds ranges from Rs. 1000/- to Rs. 10,000/- . 4. Find a reputable shop or breeder.5. Decide whether you want a tame or a ‘look only’ lovebird.6. Decide whether you want a single or in pair love bird.7. Buy and bring the lovebird home.8. Feed your bird a balance diet and enjoy your pet.

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Gender :Determining Lovebird sex is difficult. At maturity of one year, it may show signs of whether it is male or female, such as ripping up paper and stuffing it into its feathers (female behavior) or regurgitating for its owners (male behavior: the male feeds the nesting female). This behavior is not a reliable indicator. The only sure method is DNA testing, however, some experts can sex them by feeling beneath the body.

Temperament:These are Very active, curious and playful

lovebirds. They are also small feisty little birds. They are quite social and form deep bonds with their owners. Some experts believe that female

lovebirds are prone to jealousy than males.

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Nesting and Grooming:The female will carry nesting material into the nest in various ways. The peach faced lovebird tucks nesting material in the feathers as others as such. Lovebirds need more grooming and care in comparison to normal pets.

Love birds are the most beautiful birds in the world. They

always love to stay in pair. That’s why they are named as “Love Birds” . Usually they come in pair. You can buy them as a single.

The Price of a Lovebird pair is Rs. 2280/- only. Money does not matter in

case of your love and affections towards

the animals.

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Safety: Some people who

keep lovebirds as pets practice the

clipping of the flight feathers for safety. Lovebirds have a habit of

chewing things so one must ensure and watch them against electric wire, furniture’s

etc. It is recommended to

only birds of same species together for due reasons.

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