There are nine species of lovebirds agapornis worldwide, four of which are available in australia. The most commonly seen lovebirds in aviculture are the peachfaced, masked, and fischers lovebirds. Lovebird training is necessary if you have a problem lovebird on your hands. Nikki lives in new york city with her two miniature schnauzers. The command is no biting because nibbling is essentially biting in its early stages. The masked lovebird is part of a larger group of lovebirds known as the white eyering group.
All can exhibit some bothersome behavior, but with just a few techniques all of the annoying. Some flocks can also be found in northeast kenya and in the coastal areas of tanzania. This means training a lovebird requires good observational skills and the ability to respond quickly to reinforce desired behavior. Just play with the item as if it is your toy, and you can be sure the bird will. I put my hand in the cage to get her and shes was flying all over the place. Despite the name, the mask is black, and the body is blue. Lovebirds can learn to do behaviors larger parrots do such as target, step up, recall, turn in a circle, retrieve, allow restraint in a.
Young birds have an amazing ability to learn tricks and be affectionate, whereas adults. Lovebirds can learn to do behaviors larger parrots do such as target, step up, recall, turn in a circle, retrieve, allow restraint in a towel, enter a crate for transport and more. Taming a 7 month old masked lovebird tailfeathers network. Color mutations of black masked lovebirds world famous types of colorful love birds mutation of the day. The three common species are the peachfaced lovebirds, the masked lovebirds, and the fischers. Masked lovebirds aka black masked lovebirds or yellowcollared lovebirds agapornis personatus are small, stocky african parrots that are native to the inland plateaus of northern and central tanzania in light brushwood and trees. These are bird books i recommend for pet bird owners who want to become more informed about their particular species of parrot and behavior and. Black masked lovebird, masked lovebird, agapornis personata. If your lovebird has become too noisy or disobedient or aggressive, our lovebird training course will teach you how to train it and stop it from screaming and biting. The lovebirds all star parrots rescue and rehoming. Untuk mengetahui cara mencetak lovebird biru mangsi, maka.
Lovebirds by nikki moustaki, 9781931993920, available at book depository. With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow. Scientific classification kingdom animalia phylum chordata class aves order. The bird is yellow with about 95% reduction in melanin, it has a blue rump, and grey feet, the head, mask and hood id bright orange, the beak is red, and the periopthalmic ring is white, and the eye is black.
African lovebirds are small parrots that can make delightful pets when handfed. Browse through available black mask lovebirds for sale by aviaries, breeders and bird rescues. Eight species are native to the african continent, with the. A thin strip of untanned leather, or even an unscented kleenex, can be enough to take your lovebirds interest away from your skin. Masked lovebirds aka blackmasked lovebirds or yellowcollared lovebirds agapornis personatus are small, stocky african parrots that are native to the inland plateaus of northern and central tanzania in light brushwood. Bird specialist and trainer moustaki has written an ideal introductory pet guide about lovebirds with chapters on the history and characteristics of lovebirds, selection of a healthy, typical pet bird, housing and care, feeding, training, and health care. Designed and illustrated much like barrons pet owners manuals, this handbook has more pages, even more photos, and more fully detailed pet care advice and instruction. She has written for many national magazines and has been featured on television and radio shows.
A yellowcollared lovebird, with its african origin, is one of the famous of the entire lovebird family. Blackmasked lovebirds agapornis personata are among the most common pet birds worldwide, the second most popular type of lovebirds after the peachfaces. Blackmasked lovebirds aka masked lovebirds eyerings. The two most important things in training a bird are consistency and clarity. It was very informational and it taught me a lot about love birds. They are immensely fond of each others company, being content with its mate. Firstly, for roughly one week, start by putting your hand in the cage.
If you decide a masked lovebird would best suit your lifestyle, it is best to buy one that is handraised, meaning they are raised to be tame companions. Nikki moustaki, ma, is a dog trainer and an author of several books on dogs and dog training, including labrador retrievers animal planet pet care library. While there are several lovebird species in the world, not all of them are kept as pets. Nicely detailed book on raising and training lovebirds. They can also get quite bossy with other pets and even family members. This book is titled taming and training lovebirds, yet only 6 of the 92 pages are dedicated to this topic. The peachfaced lovebird can be identified by the rainbow of yellow, green, and blue on their bodies, and their bright peachypink faces. African lovebirds have long delighted pet bird owners. Taming an aggressive lovebird the adventures of kacy the. Lovebirds are lively flyers and climbers, and as pets they are enjoyed for these antics as much as they are enjoyed for their beauty and their affectionate displays to their mate. All about lovebirds, at animal world how to care for lovebirds. This bird list is updated weekly, but with birds selling daily, we suggest you call the lake forest location at 9494723962 and ask for gloria or kim for current availability.
The origin of the dark eyed clear dec fischers lovebird is still unclear as it is speculated that it originated in south africa. The violet lovebird is among the numerous mutations of the peachfaced lovebird. The most common varieties are the blue masked lovebird and the green masked lovebird. The breeder told me that she wasnt handfed but was handled often and was comfortable with humans. Their voice apparatus allows a wide range of articulations, including the. The most popular and readily available species are the peachfaced lovebird, the. Lovebirds are very popular pets and are a good for firsttime bird owners. Price reduced budgies also avail baby rare black cheek and black masked lovebird parrots beautiful birds 2019 bred in rare colours age range from 7 months to. Keeping healthy, contented lovebirds require dedicated care. She has a ba from columbia university and an mfa from new york university. These tiny parrots are known as lovebirds because of the strong pair bond between mates, which are constantly together preening, cooing and billing. She has also raised fischers and abyssinian lovebirds. Dont worry if the lovebird doesnt accept the treat at first, as this is normal.
The many different varieties of lovebirds include african lovebirds, peach faced lovebirds, as well as the masked lovebird, fischers lovebird and black cheeked lovebird. The masked lovebird is the only lovebird with a black face, white eyering, and a brilliant yellow collar. Agapornis personata personata there are a some popular color mutations of the masked lovebird, and while this bird is described by its face, the mask, the mutations are described by their body color. Nikki moustaki, ma, is a dog trainer and an author of several books on dogs and dog training, including labrador retrievers animal planet pet care. The 3ts namely tweety, tyson and teri are gorgeous, funloving little parrots, but there was one big issue. These birds are great pets for older children but may be a bit too nippy for younger children. Rosy faced peach faced lovebird yellow collared maskedlovebird fischers lovebird lilians nyasa lovebird black cheeked lovebird grey headed. The three most popular species can make charming and loving companions for a bird lover and you dont necessarily need a pair of lovebirds to keep them happy. It should be noted that these are distinct species and should not be housed together and especially not bred together. Peachface and masked lovebirds for sale, very active and healthy birds. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Their inquisitive, playful nature and small size make handfed lovebirds ideal pets. While the different types of lovebirds have differences in looks and temperament, on average, all of the lovebirds will live for up to 20 years in. Lovebirds are social birds, but it is a myth that they must always be kept in pairs as a tame single bird can make a wonderul companion.
The blackmasked lovebird carries nest material in its beak and then builds a nest by filling the cavity with material and tunneling through to. A handfed lovebird is more acclimated to human interaction and this early training can help you build a good relationship with your bird. However, she hasnt been handled much for the past 2 months or so and as a result shes nervous around humans. Lovebird\s nest lovebird training, lovebird tricks. Sometimes the bird will be afraid of what you offer at first. Parrot wizard is a website for parrot owners seeking to buy perches, trees, bird stands, foraging toys, and trick training props for all kinds of parrots. If your pet lovebird already knows you and is calm in your presence, you can start the training. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Choosing the healthiest most active bird is not all you will be looking for.
A diet of birdseed alone will malnourish your lovebird and will shorten his lifespan. If i wanted a book on basic care, basic information or anything other than. The obvious dedication by masked lovebird owners seem to support that theory. There are many mutations available, although the beautiful bluemasked lovebird is undoubtedly the most popular. The blue masked lovebird is a mutation of the black masked lovebird. We originally bought our first masked lovebird as a pet and invested in a hand reared bird. Lovebird training is best accomplished with a young bird. When you come across the whiteface violet, you will notice that there are great variations in their body color from one shade of violet to another. The chapter a look at lovebird species gives readers a glimpse into all nine species. Vera appleyard has raised a variety of color mutations of peachfaced lovebirds for many years. The parrot wizard is well known for producing parrot training perches, nu perches, and nu perch tree stands. Yellowcollared lovebird facts, pet care, behavior, price. Lovebird species can be divided into those with prominent white eye rings the masked, or yellowcollared a.
This group includes birds of three other distinct lovebird species fischers lovebird, blackcheeked. In fact, one web visitor sent me the below photos of her beloved pet bluemasked lovebird taco who, to our deepest regrets, passed on recently. Taming an aggressive lovebird on my previous post, i mentioned about helping my friends, william and amelyn to parrotsit their parrots, the 3ts for 10 days. The chest has a white patch that fades as it extends towards the stomach.