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Roseicollis Lovebirds

Roseicollis Lovebirds Roseicollis Lovebirds are also known under the name of inseparable. When talking about the Roseicollis Lovebird species, it is also known as the inseparable name of Namibia. This bird originated in the arid regions

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Roseicollis Lovebirds

Roseicollis Lovebirds are also known under the name of inseparable. When talking about the Roseicollis Lovebird species, it is also known as the inseparable name of Namibia. This bird originated in the arid regions of south-West Africa. One of the main reasons why this bird is chosen to have it as a pet is because of its ease to adapt to the habitats, as well as being one of the most friendly within the family of lovebirds.It is necessary to note that it is a species that has a relatively small size and another of its characteristics is that it has many mutations in the color of plumage, which is something that is studied so far. You can see the color green, yellow, blue, bone color, orange, and other pigments.

What are the main characteristics of the Roseicollis Lovebird?

The first thing to note is that this bird has an average size of 15 cm, its weight is about 50 grams. Besides, we can say that it is light so you can hold it comfortably. Mostly, the color that predominates on its plumage is a green color.

On one side of its head,it is common they have a salmon pink color, although this feature can also change in many cases. The female usually has the biggest head and the color of her plumage, no matter the color, it is generally paler compared to a male lovebird. However, the color is not usually as different as you would think, so it is generally difficult to differentiate them.

The legs of the Roseicollis lovebirds have no feathers, its beak is voluminous, and it has mighty wings. Regarding its behavior, it is a pretty cheerful bird. It doesn’t usually have trouble sharing the birdcage where it is. That is why it is among the favorites to have them at home. Its joy tends to be transmitted in the sounds it can emit throughout the day.

One of the features that make different to the Roseicollis Lovebirds is that they tend to adapt more easily to be in captivity. That’s why they are within the people’s favorites.

Types of Roseicollis Lovebirds

We start the section of this article by knowing what types exist of this species. We have to understand that, by types, we must also know that they are mutations. It may refer to the colors that can have the Roseicollis Lovebirds in their plumage.

As we said before, the Roseicollis tend to be affectionate and cheerful with their owners. They usually become tiny birds. In the case of the female can become territorial and defend it to pecks.

Mutations are widespread in this species. Blue Roseicollis lovebirds can be found which is one of the most beautiful and impressive.The most common is the green color, but it has nothing to do with parrots or parakeets. But the combination of colors is extensive you can see a blue Roseicollis with a white face, yellow plumage with a red face, green plumage with a red face, among other mutations that occur. But it’s all very normal in the Roseicollis lovebirds.

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How to care for a Roseicollis Lovebird

As a first detail the Roseicollis lovebirds, they need a warm atmosphere because their plumage is adapted for it. If you have them in a cold climate, they would need to adjust the cage or the place where it will live with the ideal temperature that is at least 25 ° C. This fact is essential for them to have a good quality of life.

Here you arean option in case the temperature drops more than 25 degrees Celsius. The cage must have a shelter or nest which may maintain its temperature, in cold months especially.

The cage should be located in a warm area of the house where the sun and also have a part where shade. A balance must be created. This fact has to be considered because the Roseicollis lovebirds need the sun, but not all day, just a couple of hours.

If the bird is in a closed environment, you can opt to leave it outside the cage, so that it goes out to stretch its wings and recognizes the place where it lives beyond the cage. It is a point that should always be considered with birds, but you have to be careful with predators.

What should Roseicollis lovebirds eat?

When they are chicks they must eat porridge, it is the basis of their feeding after that they are removed from the nest of the parents. You will use a syringe to feed them for an approximate period of one month or more. Depending on how you adapt and develop.

Its diet must be based on seeds and pipes, but it also needs to have calcium-rich foods. Fruits and cereals need be included on its menu, as well as vegetables such as lettuce, broccoli, and chard.

Where to buy a Roseicollis Lovebird

Pet stores are not usually the best places to buy a lovebird; the best choice is to go with a serious breeder who is near the area where you live. The price can be very variable. It is evident that it will cost the same a chick than a young lovebird which has already passed the whole stage of development.

We would not know an approximate price since it varies depending on the area of the world where you find yourself. Sometimes, because it is also a protected species, so the transfer of Papillero lovebird can be more expensive.

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