Bird breed
Lovebird
Bold personalities in tiny bodies.
Size
5–7 in / 40–60 g
Lifespan
10–15 years
Talk Ability
Low
Noise
Moderate
Origin
Africa
Overview
Contrary to their name, lovebirds don't need pairs — a single, hand-tamed lovebird can bond deeply with a person.
Care & lifestyle
Daily interaction and 3+ hours out-of-cage. Provide paper strips for tucking behavior. Females hormonal in spring — reduce daylight.
Diet foundation
- Small pellet
- Chopped veg
- Sprouts
- Millet spray
Recommended cage min: 24 × 18 × 24 in
Sound profile
- Noise
- Moderate
- Talk ability
- Low
- Social need
- High
Bring home checklist
- · Vet booked within 72 hours
- · Species-correct food & bowls
- · Enrichment / toy rotation
- · ID + microchip / DNA
- · Pet-safe cleaning products
