About the Rosy-faced Lovebird
The rosy-faced lovebird, also known as the rosy-collared or peach-faced lovebird, is a species of lovebird native to the Namibian savanna woodlands. Loud and constant chirpers, these birds are very social animals and often congregate in small groups in the wild. They eat throughout the day and take frequent baths. Coloration can vary widely among populations. Plumage is identical in males and females. Lovebirds are renowned for their sleep position in which they sit side-by-side and turn their faces in towards each other. Also, females are well noted to tear raw materials into long strips, "twisty-tie" them onto their backs, and fly substantial distances back to make a nest. These birds are…
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ID tip
The rosy-faced lovebird is a fairly small bird, 17–18 cm (6.7–7.1 in) long, with an average wing length of 106 mm (4.2 in) and tail length of 44–52 mm (1.7–2.0 in). Wild birds are mostly green with a blue rump. The face and throat are pink, darkest on the forehead and above the eye. The bill is horn-coloured, the iris is brown, and the legs and feet are grey. The pink of the A. r. roseicollis is lighter than that of the A. r. catumbella. Juvenile birds have a pale pink face and throat, a greenish fore crown and crown, and the beak has a brownish base.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in France, Australia, Mexico, Belgium, Taiwan, Canada, Germany, Chile, Colombia, Thailand, Botswana, Argentina, Brazil, Martinique, United Kingdom, Greece, Zimbabwe, Costa Rica, Venezuela, India, Oman, Czechia.
When to see it
Peak activity in January · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Fischer's LovebirdAgapornis fischeriThe Fischer's lovebird has a green back, chest, and wings.
Yellow-collared LovebirdAgapornis personatusThe yellow-collared lovebird is a mainly green small parrot about 14.5 cm (5.5 in) long.
Grey-headed LovebirdAgapornis canusThe grey-headed lovebird is one of the smallest species of the lovebird genus, being 13 cm (5 inches) long and weighing about 30–36 grams.
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