![]() ![]() In urban settings, they might rely on anything from a tree to a crevice in a building. Some species nest in groups, while others pair off to build their nests away from the flock. Lovebirds are cavity dwellers they make their home in holes in trees, rocks or shrubs in the wild. These areas are home to feral populations, flocks that likely either escaped from an aviary or are the remnants of an abandoned aviary. That's if you live in the American southwest, San Francisco or cities in Africa. But you might see a lovebird at your backyard birdfeeder. Lovebirds are native to the forests and savannas of Sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar. Fossils of ancient lovebird species have been unearthed in South Africa, dating to as far back as 1.9 million years ago.Ħ. Most lovebirds have a green body and sport different head feather coloration. Their closest relatives are hanging parrots, found in Asia. The nine species classified as lovebirds come all from the genus Agapornis. There's more than one species of lovebird. One bird transfers food to the mouth of its mate, a feeding technique reminiscent of affection in humans-hence the inspiration for the parrots' name.Ĥ. Often after a long separation or stressful period of time, breeding pairs of lovebirds feed each other to re-establish their bond. ![]() Like overly affectionate couples in restaurants on Valentine’s Day, lovebirds feed each other. Birds kept as pets often don't like being alone and will exhibit similar behavior in captivity.ģ. If a mate dies or gets separated from the flock, its companion exhibits erratic behavior that some have likened to depression. Monogamy is essential to the social stability of flocks and underlies much of their social behavior. Mating begins with courtship behavior, and can continue throughout their roughly 15-year lifespans. The monogamous birds reach sexual maturity when they're about ten months old. The petite, brightly plumed parrot is a favorite among bird enthusiasts and a popular pet. Lovebirds have inspired scientists and poets alike. Female preying mantises f east on their male lovers after sex red-sided garter snakes mate with multiple partners simultaneously. For most organisms, mating is purely a reproductive strategy to pass on their genetic material to their progeny in the case of many species, such as voles, even monogamy comes with an evolutionary advantage.īut no animal represents the sentiment of Valentine's Day more than the lovebird. ![]() In the animal kingdom, though, relationships don't often fit with conventional human ideas of love. Humans around the globe will express their love today through chocolate, greeting cards, and a cacophony of stuffed animals. ![]()
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