These Rose-Faced Birds Are Sure To Make You Fall In Love With Their Beautiful Pastel Hues
If there's one thing lovebirds excel at, it's keeping you entertained with their beauty for hours on end. These birds come in a stunning array of colors with combinations that will undoubtedly make you fall in love.
They epitomize true love, as they are monogamous and mate for life with their partners. Their mating begins with courtship, which can continue throughout their lifespan, typically around 15 years.
When they become separated or if their partner dies, they exhibit behaviors that can be likened to depression. That's how loyal they are to their companions!
Lovebirds are also known for their public displays of affection, hence the name given to them. They enjoy feeding each other, especially after being separated or following a stressful period.
There are many species of lovebirds around the world, but they are native to Africa. Most of these species have bright green bodies with differently colored heads, resembling hanging parrots that are primarily found in Asia.
They come in a beautiful spectrum of colors, such as white, teal, gray, black, and lavender—and they are all beautifully blended together, regardless of the combination. The most common and stunning ones you'll likely encounter are the rosy-faced lovebirds, which display the most mesmerizing hues!
Meet The Rosy-Faced Lovebirds With The Most Striking Hues
The rosy-faced lovebird (Agapornis roseicollis), sometimes known as the rosy-collared or peach-faced lovebird, is easily the most popular species of lovebirds found not only in the United States but all over the world. Because they breed prolifically, many color mutations have emerged, including but not limited to Creminos, Lutinos, Pieds, Orange-faced, Fallows, Whitefaced, Cinammons, and Violets.
They are the epitome of true love, hence their name. Lovebirds mate for life and can become depressed when separated from their partner.
They are monogamous by nature and reach sexual maturity at ten months of age. Their mating begins with courtship, which can continue throughout their lifespan, approximately 12 to 15 years.
Rosy-faced lovebirds originally have beautiful green bodies, with a blue rump, horn-colored bill, and gray feet.
With their growing population, they have branched out into a variety of color combinations, including white, teal, black, lavender, and yellow.
Their personalities and intelligence can be likened to those of parrots, as can their appearance.
However, they are significantly smaller and less noisy than their larger counterparts. They are native to the forests of Africa but are now easily found all over the world, whether in the wild or in someone's backyard.
They are androgynous, making it difficult to distinguish between males and females. Needless to say, both are excellent breeders and parents.
Most lovebird species grow to be 10-14 cm, and the rosy-faced species are actually the largest, potentially reaching 15 cm in size.
In the wild, they prefer to live up to 1,600 meters above sea level and are usually found in forests, semi-deserts, and high mountains. Their habitats depend on their access to water.
They primarily eat seeds and berries and may gather in flocks when food is abundant. That said, they can also be pests in agricultural lands as they enjoy feeding on crops such as millet.
When breeding, the females typically take charge of building the nest, where they lay about three to six eggs and incubate them for approximately twenty-three days. She will then care for the hatchlings until they reach six weeks of age, after which the father takes over until they are ready to fly.
Here's a video to see them in action!
Compared to other species, lovebirds are truly the life of the party when it comes to showing affection and love not only towards each other but also for the person who takes care of them. As relationship expert Dr. Gary Chapman states, "Love is a choice you make every day," and lovebirds exemplify this sentiment beautifully. They are certainly the epitome of true love—a concept that many people aspire to have!
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H/T: Dr. Gary Chapman
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