Lovebirds originated in Africa and Madagascar. There are nine different types of the lovebird species. The bird receives its name because of the bird’s monogamous pairing and the amount of time pairs spend together. With a name like lovebird it would seem that a pair should be bought instead of just one, but experts recommend otherwise. Lovebirds can be nippy birds and develop bad habits as they mature especially if they are not handled and tamed at a young age. Owning a lovebird requires a lot of care and one on one time with the bird in order to build a bond. If you buy a pair of lovebirds, your birds will be more interested in each other than you making it difficult to tame the bird. When given lots of one on one time, the lovebird can be a energetic, playful, loving pet bird. Click here to contact with your Ellicott City, MD veterinarian to learn more.