Rosy-faced Lovebird

Agapornis roseicollis

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About the Rosy-faced Lovebird

The rosy-faced lovebird (Agapornis roseicollis), 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 common in the pet industry.

Source: Wikipedia

Classification

Scientific name: Agapornis roseicollis
Family: Old World Parrots
Order: Psittaciformes

Similar species

Other members of the old world parrots family recorded in North America — a useful place to start if you are not certain of your identification.

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