Is a peachfaced lovebird the right pet bird for you. Always alert and mischievous, the peach faced lovebird is a good escape artist and is always energetic and ready to play. While the gene that causes lutino coloration is linked to the sex chromosomes, it is not exclusive to males or females and will not help you determine gender. If kept in pairs, these birds tend to love the married life, to the possible exclusion of the owner. Browse through available blue colored lovebirds for sale adoption by aviaries, breeders and bird rescues. This species was first reported in the late 1700s at which time it was confused with the red faced lovebird. Certain things like referring to the bird as he and wbdl will be discussed later may be confusing but will probably only pertain if youre brand new to bird ownership and are starting from here. Lovebirds though have many subbreeds but the least aggressive and shorttempered out of all lovebirds is the peach faced lovebird. I faced these very same questions when i bought my first parrot. Sony atv publishing, solar music rights management, and 8 music rights societies.
If youve made mistakes in training your young bird, you can bet youll have. For this reason, i tell new lovebird owners to discourage nibbling right from the beginning. There are additional species that are less frequently seen in collections. Jul 29, 2011 my male peach faced lovebird looking at me all curious wondering if i got any grape shot by canon ixus 75 is.
Sometimes, lovebirds dont end up as mates even though they are bound to be in love at some time or another. Lovebirds are lively flyers and climbers, and as pets they are enjoyed for these antics as much as they are enjoyed for their beauty and their affectionate displays to their mate. While it is designed for veterinarians, much of it will be accessible to experienced bird folks. Like fischers lovebirds, they tend to be more aggressive than peachfaced lovebirds. This book is basically an overview of the major parrot topics, such as diet, nutrition, picking out a healthy bird, training, etc, but you can find much more detailed information on each of these topics for free online, many of them on, the very site that i found this book advertised on. Peach faced lovebird, also known as rosy faced lovebird, is a cute, energetic and social little bird no matter how you call them.
The most common to be kept as pets are the fischers lovebird, blackmasked lovebird, and peach faced lovebird. A loud and constant chirper, these birds are very social animals and often congregate in small groups in the wild. All lovebirds belong to the genus agapornis and the order psittaciformes, making them small parrots. Lovebirds by nikki moustaki, 9781931993920, available at book depository. Taming an aggressive lovebird the adventures of kacy the. This article is a brief introduction to wild rosy faced lovebirds and their habitat in africa. About this website must read keep in mind, this was written as sort of a manual and then turned into a website. The peach faced lovebird agapornis roseicollis is endemic to the dry country of southwest africa, and is commonly seen in large flocks of 10 up to 30. The rosy faced lovebird agapornis roseicollis, also known as the rosycollared or peach faced lovebird, is a species of lovebird native to arid regions in southwestern africa such as the namib desert. However, i maintain that the nyasa lovebird is the most prolific breeder of them all. The 3ts namely tweety, tyson and teri are gorgeous, funloving little parrots, but there was one big issue. This ten page taming and training manual teaches you everything you need. The peach faced lovebirds are not notorious for having a bad temperament at all. The peachfaced lovebird has green plumage and a peach colored face.
Books and dvds about parrot training by the parrot wizard. Always alert and mischievous, the peachfaced lovebird is a good escape artist and is always energetic and ready to play. Includes eye ring, fischers, black masked and peachface lovebirds. Some people argue that the lovebird cannot talk, but there are a few youtube videos that tell us a different story. These are bird books i recommend for pet bird owners who want to become more informed about their particular species of parrot and behavior and. Due to peach faced lovebirds being kept more than other lovebird species, many mutations have been bred and are available today in the pet trade. A peach faced love bird story lovebirds certainly live up to their names. Theyre super affectionate, playful, intelligent, and are overall wonderful companion animals. Keeping a lovebird socialized requires a serious commitment to daily interaction. Although nine species existranging from red faced to black collared lovebirds only the peachfaced, blackmasked, and fischers are widely available to pet owners. Both masked and fischers lovebirds take more time to become tame when theyre young and generally require more work and training to stay tame as they get older.
The peach faced lovebird tucks nesting material in the feathers of its rump, while the masked lovebird carries nesting material back in its beak. They carry a pretty big bird personality in a tiny body. If kept alone and given frequent attention, the peachfaced lovebird is as loving as the family lap dog. Parrot wizard parrot training perches, trick props, and toys. If you have a tame pet that is kept in a small cage, it needs to be let out for extended periods to fly about. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Lovebirds are curious, energetic and charming birds originating from africa. Browse through available peach faced lovebirds for sale by aviaries, breeders and bird rescues. Home of the parrot training perch and many more trick props for birds. The peach faced lovebird originates in africa, and is commonly seen in the southwest regions in large flocks of 20 to 30.
This video is not really about how i tame the aggressive lovebird, but a video in conjunction with my blog article also titled taming an aggressive lovebird. Dog books will tell you to learn and anticipate when the dog will go to the. Peach faced lovebirds are one of the most common birds kept as pets in the us. For several years it was considered a subspecies of the red faced variety.
They seem to prefer the dry savannah but do not stay too far away from water. Bird owners should avoid nonstick cookware and appliances as. The article includes photos and a video of peach faced lovebirds in the wild. Lovebird species can be divided into those with prominent white eye rings the masked, or yellowcollared a. Lovebirds call and chatter with their human family and their mate, but their noise is not as deafening as the macaw or the cockatoo. Among lovebirds, the peach face lovebirds come in a wide variety of color mutations including normal green, dutchblue, lutino, pied, creamino, cinnamon, and in combinations of the above. I had to constantly provide them with fresh nestling food to feed their big family. Rosy faced peach faced lovebird yellow collared masked lovebird. I read this before getting my peachfaced lovebird, and it was a great.
It is highly recommended to keep lovebirds in pairs. A roomy cage is required as lovebirds are very active. Fischers lovebirds, masked lovebirds, peachfaced and many mutations of the peachfaced lovebird are. Once the lovebirds start constructing their nest, mating will follow. Apr 22, 2020 photos of peach faced lovebird chicks normal greens and 1 lutino lovebird chicks. The lovebird handbookbarrons pet handbooks appleyard, vera on.
Site parrots of the world, forshaw and cooper, 1977. Baby blue is a tame beastie of mine, fullgrown sibling to the lovebird babies shown below. Fischers lovebirds, masked lovebirds, peach faced and many mutations of the peach faced lovebird are often kept in homes as companion birds. This advert is located in and around lincoln, lincolnshire. Parrot wizard products for training tricks to parrots. The lutino mutation occurs when dark melanin pigment is absent from the bird. And the breed i had the peach faced lovebird is physically stunning. The chapter a look at lovebird species gives readers a glimpse into all nine species. The peach faced lovebird was officially recognized in 1817, but was discovered in the late 1700s. This colorful guide offers vital information to both new and experienced bird.
Peach faced lovebirds are the second largest of the lovebird species. Though they are the largest of the lovebird species, the peach faced lovebird will only get up to about 6 7 16 18 cm in length. The peach color lightens as it approaches the bill and darkness towards the crown. Taming an aggressive lovebird on my previous post, i mentioned about helping my friends, william and amelyn to parrotsit their parrots, the 3ts for 10 days. The peach faced lovebird may have the most annoying call, which is highpitched and piercing. Now she has two lovebirds, one of which is a peach faced male she handraised. Lovebird description, habitat, image, diet, and interesting. In almost every case where a person has complained to me that their lovebird suddenly started to bite, upon questioning they have admitted the bird was nibbling on them for many months before this nibbling just became a bit too aggressive. How to teach tricks to parrots and make them wellbeahved. An introduction to training and the basics of parrot training. The iucn lists the blackcheeked lovebird as vulnerable, the nyasa and fischers lovebird as near threatened, and the rest as least concern. On a couple of rare occasions, i had a compatible pair lay 8 eggs and they all hatched, which is an achievement.
Learn the basics of training from the dvds parrot behavior and training. Blue colored lovebirds for sale birds and parrots for. Ma, is a dog trainer and an author of several books on dogs and dog training. They were first imported to europe in the mud 1800s. I am lucky as my birds ended up as mates, even when there wasnt any scope of friendship between them. Trained parrot blog peach faced lovebirds in the wild. Mar 20, 2010 taming an aggressive lovebird on my previous post, i mentioned about helping my friends, william and amelyn to parrotsit their parrots, the 3ts for 10 days. When i was a young boy, the masked and the fischers were easy to breed and the peach face was difficult, but now it has turned around and the white eyering birds are harder to breed than the peach faced. The affection you give them is always returned tenfold. We have selectively bred the few species that we keep as pets for hundreds of years. The lutino lovebird is a color variation of the peach faced lovebird. The tail is multicolored with hues of blue, red, and green. If your lovebird has become too noisy or disobedient or aggressive, our lovebird training course will teach you how to train it and stop it from screaming and biting.
A guide to caring for your lovebird complete care made easy moustaki, nikki, ilasenko, eric on. If kept alone and given frequent attention, the peach faced lovebird is as loving as the family lap dog. Rosy faced peach faced lovebird yellow collared maskedlovebird fischers lovebird lilians nyasa lovebird. Peach faced lovebirds in the wilderness of namibia, africa. Feb 11, 2015 licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of varese sarabande records. Masked lovebirds are smaller than peachfaced lovebirds as well. Our lovebird, for example, practically pottytrained himself he goes automatically.
Depending on the species of lovebird, the female will carry nesting material into the nest in various ways. Teach your cockatiel to go down the slide or an african grey parrot to play a ring toss game to match the colors. Lovebirds can learn to do behaviors larger parrots do such as target, step up, recall, turn in a circle, retrieve, allow restraint in a towel, enter a crate for transport and more. Perhaps the most popular pet choice amongst the lovebird family, these charming birds are widespread as a family pet and loved for their personalities and ease of care. Ml media collection catalogue 8403, peach faced lovebird agapornis roseicollis, priori, andrea, new york, usa, feb. The parrot wizards guide to wellbehaved parrots book is not only the most comprehensive book. The most popular and readily available species are the peach faced lovebird, the fishchers lovebird, and the masked lovebird. Peach faced lovebird bird classifieds by, part of the. Due to the relative ease of breeding in captivity peach face are quite common in aviaries and in pet stores. The parrot wizard is well known for producing parrot training perches, nu perches, and.
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