14 Fun Facts About Lovebirds

3. Like overly affectionate couples in restaurants on Valentine’s Day, lovebirds feed each other.

Often after a long separation or stressful period of time, breeding pairs of lovebirds feed each other to re-establish their bond. One bird transfers food to the mouth of its mate, a feeding technique reminiscent of affection in humans—hence the inspiration for the parrots' name.

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