Genus Agapornis (Lovebirds)

  Genus Agapornis (Lovebirds): Species As mentioned in the intro, all lovebirds belong to a small genus of parrots called  Agapornis . All nine types of lovebirds within this genus are naturally found in Africa, although their exact spread and habitats vary. They eat fruit, seeds, farm crops, insects and more. Some lovebirds are extremely popular in the pet trade. I’d wager to say they’re definitely in the top 5 of pet birds! However, there are still a lot of myths out there about their care. Unfortunately, being so popular also means that lovebirds are often subjected to bad diets, small cages and improper handling. Lovebirds that are denied nutritious food, enrichment and social contact can become depressed and aggressive. They may start to pluck their own feathers, make non-stop noise or become apathetic. They can even become bitey. If you’d like to keep an Agapornis, or any parrot for that matter, be sure to do your research so that you know what your new feathered friend will need