Although it may not be the first place you think of when parrots come to mind, the African continent is actually home to many of the species we love to keep in our homes. Examples include the ultra-popular lovebirds and the iconic African grey parrot, but there’s more!
Here, find all of Psittacology’s profiles for African parrot species. Which one is your favorite? Don’t forget to leave a comment on its profile page.
Here’s a parrot you may not have heard of before: Agapornis pullarius, more commonly known as the red-headed lovebird. Unlike some other lovebirds, which are among the most popular pet …
The black-cheeked lovebird, scientifically known as Agapornis nigrigenis, is a fascinating and colorful bird species native to southern Africa. Despite its charming personality and eye-catching looks, this lovebird isn’t commonly …
If you’re a parrot enthusiast, you’ve probably heard of popular lovebird species like the rosy-faced lovebird and Fischer’s lovebird. But did you know there are other, less common lovebird species? …
The grey-headed lovebird, also known as Madagascar lovebird, is one of the smallest parrots of the genus Agapornis. They’re rarely seen in aviculture, and even hand-fed birds of this species …
Thinking of getting a lovebird? Good choice! These small and colorful parrots can make fantastic pets. All types of lovebirds belong to the genus Agapornis, which contains a total of …
Looking for a small parrot with lots of personality to add to your family? If you settled on the colorful Fischer’s lovebird (Agapornis fischeri), that’s not surprising. These African birds …
The striking Rüppell’s parrot (Poicephalus rueppellii) is an African native that’s easy to recognize from its almost fully grey body. Uncommon in aviculture, this species was named after German naturalist …
Are you thinking of adding an Indian ringneck parrot (also known as rose-ringed parakeet) to your family? Not surprising, as these talkative birds can make great pets for the right …
Looking to add a lovebird to your family? It’s easy to fall in love with the yellow-collared lovebird (Agapornis personatus). Their beautiful colors and small size make them very handsome …