Generally lovebirds are sexually monomorphic which means that the male and the female of the species look alike with the exception of Abyssinian Lovebirds, the Madagascar Lovebird and the Red-faced Lovebird. Others will need to be examined via a DNA test for 100% accurate results.
Some small indicators to distinguish the sex of the lovebird (monomorphic lovebirds only):
- Hens tend to be sturdier and heavier in build.
- Males often have more intense coloring.
- The female will sit on a perch with her legs spread further apart than the male.
- Females bite harder.
- Nest building activity is stronger in the female.
- Males feed the female.
- Tail feathers flare differently when birds meet. Females show the tail feathers to be of the same length (straight across), males hold the feathers slightly nipped (rounded).
- Males sit outside nest box during the day
- Females sit inside nest box during the day.
- Females more aggressive protecting their territory.
Some small indicators to distinguish the sex of the lovebird (monomorphic lovebirds only):
- Hens tend to be sturdier and heavier in build.
- Males often have more intense coloring.
- The female will sit on a perch with her legs spread further apart than the male.
- Females bite harder.
- Nest building activity is stronger in the female.
- Males feed the female.
- Tail feathers flare differently when birds meet. Females show the tail feathers to be of the same length (straight across), males hold the feathers slightly nipped (rounded).
- Males sit outside nest box during the day
- Females sit inside nest box during the day.
- Females more aggressive protecting their territory.
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