# What Do Peach-faced Lovebirds Eat?

> What peach-faced lovebirds eat: Herbivore — seeds, fruit, berries, and cultivated crops, foraging style, and seasonal shifts in Dry woodland, savanna, and river valleys of southwestern Africa.

- **Species:** Peach-faced Lovebird (*Agapornis roseicollis*)
- **Conservation status:** Least Concern
- **Diet:** Herbivore — seeds, fruit, berries, and cultivated crops
- **Habitat:** Dry woodland, savanna, and river valleys of southwestern Africa
- **Lifespan:** 10–15 years in the wild; 15–20 in captivity
- **Top speed:** Fast direct flight; agile in trees
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- **Parent profile:** https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/lovebird/
- **Last reviewed:** 2026-07-16

## Quick answer

Peach-faced lovebirds are small colourful parrots from southwestern Africa, named for strong pair bonds and affectionate behaviour. Wild birds have green bodies with peach faces; captive colour mutations are popular pets. They weigh 40–60 g (1.4–2 oz), live in flocks at waterholes, and are Least Concern in the wild.

## Who should skip this page

Skip this if you need a captive feeding plan from a veterinarian. This page is wild diet, not a pet-care sheet.

## Pair bonding

Lovebirds form strong monogamous pairs that preen, feed, and roost together year-round. In captivity a lone bird may bond with a human or mirror if no partner is available. Wild flocks gather at waterholes in dry country, splitting into pairs during breeding.

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