Hello our names are
Cedric and Violet!
Agapornis
Cedric is a Lutino Peach Faced Lovebird and Violet is a Violet Fischer's Lovebird. They are between 8-10 years old and were surrendered into The Friends of the Aviary's foster program in October 2025. ​
Unfortunately we were cage bound after our owner took a new job several years ago. She no longer had the time or want to provide the care we needed. Since being under FOTA's care we get to come out of our cage all the time! We love being out and about, but aren't considered hand tame yet. We are happy to be around people and will land on you or walk onto an arm if we want, but won't step up on cue. We've been together forever, so are looking for a forever home that allows us to stay together although separate cages might be a good idea since our sexes are unknown.
Likes
Exploring outside our cage and being talked to.
Millet!
Dislikes
Having to go back in our cage without bribery!
Fav Foods
Currently on a seed diet from previous home but working on eating veggies.
What I Can Say
Nothing we've shared!
Friends
We get along for the most part. No experience with other animals.
About Us and Other Lovebirds
There are 9 different types of lovebirds that range in size from 5 to 7 inches and mainly live in Africa. One species is found in Madagascar, and there is a non-native population of Peach Faced Lovebirds that can be seen in Arizona, USA. Depending on the species, nesting sites vary widely. These birds are found in small flocks in the wild and eat seeds, grains, fruit and plants. When in captivity it is important to feed them a balanced diet of primarily pellets and vegetables as they do not get nearly the same amount of exercise.
Although there quite a few species of lovebird, the ones often kept as pets are the Peach Faced, Masked, and Fischer's. In captivity, each of these species have a number of colour variations through selective breeding. Cedric and Violet both have some feather plucking which started prior to being in our care and will likely continue after adoption. This is an incredibly hard habit to help our birds break, but it can be minimized with proper diet, appropriate stimulation, and enrichment.
Lovebirds are one of the smallest members of the parrot family. These birds are often a symbol of Valentine's Day because they mate for life (like many other parrot species).
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Currently most lovebird species are classified as Least Concern, but the Fischer’s and Nyasa Lovebirds are both Near-Threatened and the Black-Cheeked Lovebird is listed as Vulnerable. Unfortunately these birds are considered to be crop pests in their natural environment.
What we are up to Now
We've been Adopted!
We are so excited to start this new chapter together! Our adoptive family are excited to start bonding with and getting to know us. We are getting lots of time out of our cage and will meet our new cockatiel sibling once we are more settled in.
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