🦜 Birds

Lovebird

Pint-sized parrot with a big attitude.

Lovebirds are colorful, active and affectionate with their bonded person or mate. They can be feisty and territorial, and need daily attention.

Lifespan10–15 years
SizeTiny · 1.5–2 oz
Care levelEasy
Typical cost$15–30 / month
Great for
Engaged ownersApartmentsEnergeticAffectionateFeisty
Lovebird

Photo: Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Care guide

Daily care

Cage at least 24″ wide with lots of toys to shred.

Pellets plus fresh veggies and fruits.

Daily out-of-cage time and play.

Love bathing; offer a shallow dish.

Health

Common health concerns

Know what to watch for. Early detection makes most of these far easier and cheaper to treat.

  • Psittacine beak and feather disease
  • Chlamydiosis
  • Egg binding
  • Feather plucking
  • Vitamin A deficiency
Veterinary care

Vet visits

Annual avian exams.

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This guide is general information, not veterinary advice. Costs are rough U.S. estimates for food, supplies and routine care. Always consult a licensed veterinarian about your pet’s needs.