Lovebirds are a small type of parrot native to sub-Saharan Africa. Learn about the characteristics of these affectionate birds and how to give them a happy life as pets.

Which Lovebirds Can Be Kept as Pets? Of the nine total species of lovebird, the most commonly kept pet species are the Fischer’s lovebird, black-masked lovebird, and the peach-faced lovebird.

Fischer's lovebird physical characteristics. Fischer’s lovebirds are colorful, small parrots. They typically grow to be around 5.8 inches, or 15 centimeters, in length, and weigh up to 58 grams.

Grosse Pointe Woods Police say a group of youths between 10-13 are responsible for killing a man's pet lovebird, leaving it inside its cage with its body partially flattened and head mutilated. A ...

A lovebird parrot in Bangkok, Thailand. LILLIAN SUWANRUMPHA/AFP via Getty Images. After flexing its lack of puzzle-solving skills, the lovebird tackled something a little more physical, hopping on ...