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Lovebird
Energetic, feisty, very bonded
Also known as: peach-faced lovebird, fischer's lovebird
- Adult weight
- 40–60 g
- Life expectancy
- 10–15 years
- Size
- Small
- Exercise
- High
- Origin
- Africa
- Group
- Small parrot
Reference update: · Not veterinary-reviewedNo single breed standard — ranges are typical values for this group.
Health topics to discuss with your vet
- ●Psittacine beak and feather disease (PBFD)Breed-specific association not yet verified.
- ●Feather pluckingBreed-specific association not yet verified.
- ●Egg bindingBreed-specific association not yet verified.
Not a diagnosis or a complete risk list. A general condition reference explains a disease but does not establish increased risk in this breed or group. Unsourced associations still need verification.
Care tips
- ✓Needs lots of chew toys
- ✓A single bird needs daily human interaction
Calculators for your Lovebird
Sources & review
Reference update 25 October 2026; not an independent veterinary review. Direct breed evidence is identified above. General directories below do not verify every listed health association.
- Merck Veterinary Manual – Pet birds ↗
- Merck Veterinary Manual – Bird owners ↗
- RSPCA – Caring for pet birds ↗
Weight and lifespan are typical ranges for healthy adults from breed standards and veterinary references; individuals vary. Not veterinary advice.