Step into the world of our yellow-collared lovebirds and unlock the wonders of these extraordinary creatures
Social, loud and active, lovebirds are popular pets and some have even learned how to mimic human speech.
The constant demand on parrot species to supply the pet trade is a real threat to their survival. The masked lovebird was discovered by Europeans in the late-1800s and quickly became a favourite addition to aviaries world-wide.
The translocation of birds spreads disease, and for this reason there are many regulations to follow when importing and exporting them. The introduction of a parrot disease to New Zealand could mean the extinction of native birds such as kakapo, kaka, kea and kakariki.
Quick facts
Distribution:
North-east Tanzania
Habitat:
Dry areas of light brushwood and trees, inland plateaus
Conservation Status:
Least Concern