Lovebird is any one of several kinds of small parrots. They are called lovebirds because the mating birds show great affection, caressing each other with their bills and remaining in closely knit pairs. True lovebirds live in Africa. They eat seeds and fruit. Some species have a remarkable way of carrying grass and straw to their nests. They tuck these materials under the feathers at the base of the tail. Then they fly to their nests with the grasses and straws streaming behind. Lovebirds in captivity frequently tear strips of paper or pick up pieces of string to tuck beneath their feathers. Lovebirds have curved beaks and short tails that are typical of the parrot family. They are popular cage birds.
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