Lovebird

Zone:
Folly Interactive

Diet:
Herbivore

Taxa:
Bird

Conservation Status:
Least Concern

A Lovebird is one of nine species of the genus Agapornis from the Greek for love (agape) and ornis (bird).  They are a social and affectionate small Parrot.  Eight species are native to the African continent, while the Grey-headed Lovebird is native to the island of Madagascar off the East Coast of Africa. 

Their name stems from the Parrots' strong, monogamous pair bonding and the long periods in which paired birds will spend sitting together.  Lovebirds live in small flocks and eat fruit, vegetables, grasses and seed.