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Peach-faced Lovebird  (Agapornis roseicollis)

Also Known As: Rosy-faced Lovebird, Rosy-headed Lovebird, Rose-ringed Lovebird
 
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Captive Peach-faced Lovebird on perch

Credit: (c) Jonker/Innemee Araproject | http://www.araproject.nl
 
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Parrots as Pets
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Large personality in a small parrot, playful; may become aggressive to other parrots.

Captive Status:
Common

Longevity:
15 yrs

Housing:
Enclosure or aviary, indoors or outdoors if in warm weather, minimum length 1.2m (4 ft).

Enrichment:
Lots of climbing items: perches, ladders, swings, bells; bird-safe chewable vegetable tanned leather toys and wood toys, puzzle toys. Provide overhead misters or shallow water bowls for bathing.

Nest Box Size:
Vertical box 9" x 6" x 7" (22.8cm x 15.2cm 17.8cm) to accommodate bulky nest material.

Clutch Size:
4-6

Incubation Time:
23 days

Fledging Age:
6 weeks

Hatch Weight:
Not available

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

Link to Specialist Club:
http://www.africanlovebirdsociety.com/

More Info Sites:
http://www.centralpets.com/animals/birds/parrots/prt842.html

http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E173.htm&Pic=173_1.JPG

http://www.avianweb.com/peachfacelovebirds.html