What is the difference between a parakeet and a lovebird

Lafeber Nutri-Berries and Avi-Cakes are great ways to provide balanced nutrition while also increasing interaction with food. This is nutritious foraging, which promotes better physical and mental health. Lovebirds might be small but they are bold, inquisitive, curious and always on the go.

Many people believe lovebirds come in pairs because they are often see photos of two lovebirds cuddled up against one another. No doubt, a lovebird often forms a deep bond with another lovebird. Potential owners should be aware, however, that a lovebird pair might choose not to interact with people, as they will be thoroughly focused on each other. A female lovebird can become highly defensive of her territory cage. Lovebirds are a chatty bunch, singing and whistling all day long.

Lovebirds are especially vocal at dawn and dusk. With all that vocalizing, you might think that lovebirds talk. Well, lovebirds usually do not talk in the way you expect. They talk to each other, but not so much to people. Although they are not known for their talking ability, their song is pleasant, more so than many other companion parrots. The various types of lovebirds range between 5 and 6 inches long, while parrotlets range between 3.

A larger parrotlet weighs considerably less than a smaller lovebird. Mature parrotlets weigh between 18 and 28 grams, with even the heaviest weighing less than an ounce. Lovebirds range between 35 and 55 grams, or 1. The peach-faced lovebird is the largest of the species commonly kept as a pet, weighing about 2.

If you want a talking bird, neither the parrotlet or the lovebird is a great choice. However, you're more likely to have luck teaching a male parrotlet to speak than teaching a female parrotlet or a lovebird of either gender.

Male parrotlets might learn to speak a dozen words or more, along with whistling tunes and imitating sounds. However, you also will need to be ready to find enough time to bond with one and listen to their higher-pitched screeches. A lovebird is easier to train, and as a more sociable parrot, it is also easier to communicate with and understand. In terms of diet, lovebirds will survive with different types of grain and fresh fruits.

Unless you get your pets at a very young age and at first, keep them in separate cages, lovebirds and parakeets do not fare well when living together and in the same cage. Naturally, a lovebird is more aggressive and stronger than a parakeet.

It is also very territorial and thus, could physically harm a parakeet with the stronger beak and body. However, there is a chance you can properly train these two birds to live together, but only if you get them at very young ages and keep them in close proximity, but separate cages for at least a year.

This way, they will gradually bond with each other and hopefully, you can leave them together in the same cage without fearing for the safety of your parakeet. Some people might be under the impression that parakeets could mate with lovebirds, but according to animal experts this is impossible. The eggs they produce will not survive as a result of them being from two different species and there can't be any fertilization because male birds from a different species cannot mate with female ones.

Even across all the different lovebird species, you would be hard-pressed to find a pair capable of creating fertile eggs. The result is likely to be an infertile egg, the DNA just isn't compatible. Compared to other bigger bird pets, lovebirds are on the lower maintenance bracket.

However, you will need to get a sturdy cage for your pet, and also plan a good pellet-based diet for it. It is worth noting that a lovebird is habitually accustomed to captivity, and depending on the age of your new one, you may need to invest more time and resources, toys, perches, cage litter, and other miscellaneous items to get your bird ready to survive in your home. Memberships are free and it will just take a moment. Click here. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.

Should I Get a Lovebird or a Parakeet? Status Not open for further replies. The Noob Checking out the neighborhood.

I really can't decide. I've read about all the good things about them. Could someone give me their opinion, especially those of you who have owned both? Who is easier to tame? Who is better once tamed? Who is more active?