Rosy-faced Lovebird
At a Glance
             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. 
          
          
             All bird guide text and rangemaps adapted from Lives of North American Birds by Kenn Kaufman© 1996, used by permission of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. 
          
        
        Category      
      
        Perching Birds
      
    
        IUCN Status      
      
        Least Concern
      
    
        Habitat      
      
        Desert and Arid Habitats, Forests and Woodlands, Shrublands, Savannas, and Thickets, Urban and Suburban Habitats
      
    
        Behavior      
      
        Direct Flight
      
    Range & Identification
Description
     7" (18 cm). A tiny parrot with a short, pointed tail. Mostly green, with blue rump. Bright reddish pink face fades into pink wash on chest. Juvenile has paler, grayer face and chest. 
  
  
        Size      
      
        About the size of a Robin, About the size of a Sparrow
      
    
        Color      
      
        Blue, Green, Pink, Red
      
    
        Wing Shape      
      
        Pointed
      
    
        Tail Shape      
      
        Pointed, Short, Wedge-shaped
      
    Songs and Calls
        Call Type      
      
        Harsh, High, Scream
      
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