Those are feral rosy-faced lovebirds. Metro Phoenix is home to roughly 2,000 of them, although they're originally from Africa. A wild lovebird population started growing here in the mid-1980s.

Considering that rosy-faced lovebirds are native to the deserts in southwestern Africa, you might think that the hot dry environment in Phoenix, Arizona, would not pose a problem for these small ...

Lovebirds are a popular type of parrot. They are beautiful and intelligent, and as pets, they make good companions. As their name suggests, they form loving bonds with their monogamous mate.

A feral population of lovebirds have created a new home in metro Phoenix. Listen to Valley 101 podcast to learn how.

Those are feral rosy-faced lovebirds. Metro Phoenix is home to roughly 2,000 of them, although they're originally from Africa. A wild lovebird population started growing here in the mid-1980s.