Peach-faced Lovebird (Agapornis roseicollis)
| Order: | Psittaciformes |
| Family: | Psittacidae |
| Genus: | Agapornis |
| Species: | roseicollis |
Regional
This bird has been reportedly found in the following regions:
Members' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Neutral | On Aug 17, 2015, Snerticus from NW corner of Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9a) wrote: While they are pretty to look at, they are invasive and unfortunately are known to carry psittacosis (also called ornithosis, parrot fever, or chlamydiosis), which is a zoonotic disease. You can hear their distinctive screechy chirp calls before even seeing them. Their effect on native species has yet to be seen, but I have to admit, it is exciting to see them in the "wild". I used to own them as pets years ago, so seeing them interact in the wild is interesting. I just do not want to see them displace or possibly infect some of our native birds. |
| Neutral | On Jan 22, 2013, frogymon from Lisle, IL (Zone 5a) wrote: While they are an invasive species, it's still thrilling to see them at the feeders; I've had as many as 9 at a time visit my backyard. |
| Positive | On Oct 13, 2011, Grasmussen from Anchorage, AK (Zone 4a) wrote: There is a small flock of feral Peach-faced Lovebirds (Aragorn’s roseicollis) in Gilbert, Arizona. They can often be seen in the Riparian Preserve at the Water Ranch in Gilbert, where they are a major attraction. |
