Lovebirds are small parrots with a very social and curious nature. Their small size makes them ideal pets, especially when they have been hand-raised. They are given the name "Lovebird" due to their affectionate nature. When kept in pairs, lovebirds will contantly groom eachother and sit closely together, often mating for life.
Lovebirds are about 13-17 cm (5.1-6.7 in) in size and about 40-60 grams (0.09-0.13 lbs) in weight and characterized by a small, stocky build and a short, blunt tail. Lovebirds are among the smallest parrots in the world. The beak is rather large for their overall size. Many lovebirds are green, although color mutations can feature many different colors. Some lovebird species, like Fischer's, black cheeked, and the yellow collared lovebird, have a white ring around the eye. They have a lifespan of about 10 to 15 years. Younger birds are duller in colour and they have a bit of black on their beaks. However, these younger birds' colouring becomes more intense and right as they reach maturity.