Rosy-faced Lovebird
Agapornis roseicollis

A simple vista

Native to dry woodlands of southwestern Africa, this small parrot has established a thriving population around Phoenix, Arizona, with numbers estimated at over 2,000. Escapees from captivity are sometimes seen elsewhere. The birds around Phoenix are usually seen in small flocks. Pairs often nest under the dead fronds of untrimmed palm trees or in holes in giant saguaro cactus.
Categoría
Perching Birds
IUCN Status
Least Concern
Hábitat
Desert and Arid Habitats, Forests and Woodlands, Shrublands, Savannas, and Thickets, Urban and Suburban Habitats
Comportamiento
Direct Flight

Rango e identificación

Descripción

Tamaño
About the size of a Robin, About the size of a Sparrow
Color
Blue, Green, Pink, Red
Forma de alas
Pointed
Forma de cola
Pointed, Short, Wedge-shaped

Cantos y llamadas

Tipo de canto
Harsh, High, Scream