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The bird species: Peach-faced Lovebirds

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Peach-faced Lovebirds are known to bond with other love bird species and other bird species, though with peach-faced lovebirds they are most notorious and have aggressive behavior. They weigh 55 grams and are about 17 cm to 18 cm from their head to the tip of their tail. Their wingspan is 9 cm for each wing. They have the sharpest beak among all love birds and a narrow and short tail. They have grey feet. It’s an ancestral habit of these birds to protect themselves by biting rather than flying. They love shredding a lot more than other smaller parrots such as budgies and small conures. They are scientifically called “ Agapornis Roseicollis ”. Birds Habitat: Peach-faced Lovebirds are found in southwestern African’s arid areas. Just as most lovebirds they prefer dry and less bird populated areas. Their color helps them hide in plump blue and green leafy trees. Some have even settled in Mexico, Brazil and have been spotted in New York. Birds Food Habits: In t...