rosy-faced lovebird
(Agapornis roseicollis)
This species is Introduced in the United States
Origin
Agapornis roseicollis is native to southwestern Africa. Rosy-faced lovebirds were introduced to the United States as escaped or intentionally released pets from the pet trade.
Life Cycle
A. roseicollis are primarily green in plumage with a blue rump. The face and throat are pink in coloration, legs and feet are gray. Adult rosy-faced lovebirds are approximately 1.9 oz (54.8 g) in weight and 5.9 in. (15 cm) in length. A. roseicollis feed on seeds, grains, and nuts. Rosy-faced lovebirds are very social birds that gather in flocks of 5-20 birds. During the breeding season pairs are formed with females laying 4-6 eggs per nesting season. Incubation averages 23 days with hatchling fledging the nest 43 days after hatching. Sexual maturity is reached around 2 months of age.
Distribution
A. roseicollis have been recorded in Arizona, Florida, and Puerto Rico.
Control Efforts
A. roseicollis can cause crop damage.
https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Agapornis_roseicollis/
Agapornis roseicollis is native to southwestern Africa. Rosy-faced lovebirds were introduced to the United States as escaped or intentionally released pets from the pet trade.
Life Cycle
A. roseicollis are primarily green in plumage with a blue rump. The face and throat are pink in coloration, legs and feet are gray. Adult rosy-faced lovebirds are approximately 1.9 oz (54.8 g) in weight and 5.9 in. (15 cm) in length. A. roseicollis feed on seeds, grains, and nuts. Rosy-faced lovebirds are very social birds that gather in flocks of 5-20 birds. During the breeding season pairs are formed with females laying 4-6 eggs per nesting season. Incubation averages 23 days with hatchling fledging the nest 43 days after hatching. Sexual maturity is reached around 2 months of age.
Distribution
A. roseicollis have been recorded in Arizona, Florida, and Puerto Rico.
Control Efforts
A. roseicollis can cause crop damage.
https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Agapornis_roseicollis/
Maps
EDDMapS Distribution - This map is incomplete and is based only on current site and county level reports made by experts, herbaria, and literature. For more information, visit www.eddmaps.org
State Lists - This map identifies those states that have this species on their invasive species list or law.
Taxonomic Rank
| Domain: Eukarya |
| Kingdom: Animalia |
| Phylum: Chordata |
| Class: Aves |
| Order: Psittaciformes |
| Family: Psittacidae |
| Subfamily: Psittacinae |
| Genus: Agapornis |
| Agapornis roseicollis |
References
Common Name Reference: Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database.
Scientific Name Reference: Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database.