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Nyasa Lovebird

Agapornis lilianae

Lovebirds belong to the Agapornithidae family, which has also been aptly named the “Lovebirds.” As is typical for most parrots, a pair of lovebirds stays together for life and expresses their bond by cuddling, preening each other’s feathers, and feeding each other.
Lovebirds live in flocks of between 20 and 100 birds and are found primarily on the edges of forests near riverine areas. They spend most of the day in bushes and trees or on the ground, searching for seeds and fruits. Several times a day, they visit watering holes to drink and bathe.
They use cavities and niches as nesting sites, as well as abandoned weaver bird nests. The female is primarily responsible for expanding this “shell” with twigs, grasses, and pieces of bark.

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Strawberry Toppers
Strawberry Toppers
OrderParrots
FamilyTrue Parrots
DistributionSouthern Tanzania, northwestern Mozambique, southern Malawi, and the border regions of Zambia and Zimbabwe
Habitat
Grasslands and scrublands, savanna
Savannas with trees (acacias), forests along river landscapes
Food
Herbivores
Seeds, berries, fruits, and buds
Activity
diurnal
diurnal
Weight28–40 g
Size13–14 cm
Service lifeabout 15 years
Reproduction21–22 days (4–5 eggs); fledging after 35–44 days
Risk
Level 2
Vulnerable
Enemies-
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