Bird
Peach-faced Lovebird
Africa's pocket parrot that bonds for life
Family Psittaculidae
Psittaculidae is a taxonomic family in the order Psittaciformes, class Aves. Global Animal Guide profiles 2 of its members: Peach-faced Lovebird and Budgerigar. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
Psittaculidae species compared
| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peach-faced Lovebird Agapornis roseicollis | 50 g | 17 cm | 45 km/h | 15 yrs | Africa | Least Concern |
| Budgerigar Melopsittacus undulatus | 35 g | 18 cm | 40 km/h | 7 yrs | Oceania | Least Concern |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.
