Amazing Bird Facts (Love Bird)

They live for about 10 – 15 years
They are social and affectionate small parrots.
They weigh about 0.06kg and reach a length of 17cm
They reach sexual maturity when they are about 10 months old and they remain faithful to one partner for the rest of their lives
In some species, it is easy to tell, by plumage, the difference between the males and the females (eg the black-winged love birds) while in others, it is very difficult.
They live in holes in trees, on rock crevices or shrubs, nesting in groups or pairing off away from the group
They have their origin in Africa.
The love birds lay 4 – 6 eggs and incubate them for about 23 days. It takes 43 days for the young birds to fledge
If a partner dies, the companion shows some erratic behaviour that has been likened to depression.
Often after a long period of stress or separation, breeding pairs of lovebirds feed each other to re-establish their bond. One bird transfers food to the mouth of its mate, a feeding technique reminiscent of affection in humans—hence the reason for their name. For more bird facts, click here