Lovebirds are better known under the name of inseparables or love birds. Lovebirds are a species of bird that has many races. Apaporis personate is commonly known by the name hooded lovebirds. As you probably already know, all lovebirds have a very varied color, but the personate lovebirds stand out for their black (or very dark brown) feathers, which are responsible for the name we have just referred to. The aquaporin’s personate are one of the smallest varieties of lovebirds and usually have a size of about twelve centimeters.
Lovebirds belong to the Psittaciformes family and are very close relatives of parrots with whom they share their precious multi-colored plumage. As with parrots, lovebirds are capable of imitating sounds; although only on very rare occasions can they imitate the sound of human speech. The personate lovebirds stand out for their beauty and joy. We are faced with very affectionate and sociable animals. They are also very playful; something that often surprises people who have never had a pet bird.
The life expectancy of lovebirds is quite high and well-cared for specimens can reach up to fifteen years. They are usually in very good health and the only frequent problems they usually have are when it comes to reproducing. Something that must be taken into account when adopting a lovebird as a pet is that we are dealing with an exotic bird. This particular species comes from the territories of Kenya and Tanzania. Coming from these latitudes, they are animals accustomed to the tropical climate and although they can get used to any type of environment, it is best to have them in the warmest corner of our house.
What do you need for the personate lovebirds?
- A lovebird personates or two
- Two cage
Instructions for aquaporin’s personate
- We are facing a very sociable species that enjoys the company of other animals of the same species. This is the reason why lovebirds are called love birds or inseparable: they are monogamous animals that are much happier when they are together. Something you should keep in mind is that although lovebirds enjoy contact with their own species, the same does not happen with other birds, so it is not a good idea to mix them with other species of birds such as parakeets or parrots.
- As for its plumage, except for the characteristic of the dark head that is common in all the aquaporin’s personate, it is very varied.
- They usually emit tense and loud cries but they are not particularly annoying. Their song is very beautiful and they can imitate sounds. However, it is very difficult for them to imitate the human voice that only happens with some specimens that have been trained since birth.
- They are very cheerful and playful. The males are much more sociable with people than the females, who are surlier, although over the years they also become inseparable companions.
- As for their meals, they usually feed on seeds and fruit. If you have a lovebird as a pet, you should feed it oatmeal and canary seed and only very occasionally, as a price or reward, give it a piece of fruit.
- Like the rest of the birds, the lovebirds need to ingest calcium. Obviously they cannot take it through dairy products since these are harmful to their health and could even cause their death. The best thing is to give them a cuttlefish bone or egg porridge.
- When it comes to reproducing, lovebirds need to build a nest, just as they would in nature. In all pet stores they sell materials that birds can use to build their nests and start reproducing. Lovebirds do not reproduce easily and in some cases, if you want your pets to reproduce, you have to go to the vet.
Tips for personal lovebirds
- Remember that the aquaporin’s personate are very sociable animals and are best raised in pairs. If you are thinking of acquiring one as a pet, you should decide to get him a partner since your pet will be much happier and content.
