The rosy-faced lovebird, also known as the rosy-collared or peach-faced lovebird

Scientific name: Agapornis roseicollis

The rosy-faced lovebird, also known as the rosy-collared or peach-faced lovebird, is a species of lovebird native to arid regions in southwestern Africa such as the Namib Desert. A loud and constant chirper, these birds are very social animals and often congregate in small groups in the wild


HABITAT: Peach-faced Lovebird frequents arid woodland and scrubby hillsides, dry open or mountainous areas, semi-desert scrubland, wooded galleries along watercourses and cultivated areas, never far from water. This species can be seen up to 1500 metres of elevation.

Sex
Sexing. Male and female Peach-faced lovebirds have identical plumage, making visual sexing almost impossible. DNA sexing is the most reliable way to accurately determine a bird's sex. ... In males, the distance is typically 1–3 mm while measuring 6–8 mm in sexually mature females.


Price
Peach-faced lovebirds are easily found in pet stores and range in price from $25 for a normal green, to $200 or more for a rarer mutation, which you will probably have to buy from a breeder.


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