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Breed profile

Agapornis Personata

A black mask around the eyes. Peaceful. Another popular lovebird option.

Origin: Tanzania Size: Pequeño Lifespan: 10-15 años Energy

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Ideal for

  • ✓Families with time for daily interaction
  • ✓Spacious homes (large birds need a room)
  • ✓Anyone ready for a decades-long commitment (parrots live a long time)

Reconsider if

  • ×Homes with no time to socialise
  • ×Anyone who cannot tolerate noise (all parrots vocalise)
  • ×Homes with no space for flight

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Is the Agapornis Personata a good match for you?

Indicative rating from 1 (low) to 5 (high).

Suitable for flats
Suitable for first-timers
Good with children
Tolerates being alone
Energy level
Ease of training
Shedding level
Grooming needs
Vocalisation / noise
Ease of handling
Tolerates heat
Tolerates cold

💶 Estimated cost of ownership

12-25 €/month

Food and supplements 8-15 €/month; exotics vet spread over the year (annual check-up ~40-60 €); cage, perches and toys as an initial investment. Spikes for emergencies or breeding.

History and origin

A black-faced (masked) lovebird endemic to northern Tanzania; very popular as an ornamental bird for its characteristic mask.

Temperament and character

Intelligence varies by species. Parrots form strong bonds with their humans. They need daily mental stimulation · NOT a cage-only life.

Living together

Children: depends on the species + individual temperament. **Other birds:** best kept in a pair/group (except territorial species). **Older pets:** avoid — a real risk of predation.

Life stages of the Agapornis Personata

Each stage has its own care priorities. Life expectancy: 10-15 años.

Chick

0-2 months

Rearing, warmth and weaning

Juvenile

2-12 months

Moult, socialisation, varied diet

Adult

1-10 years

Territorial behaviour, breeding, weight

Senior

10-15 years

Liver/kidney and joint check-ups

Care

Cage: at least twice the size of the bird with its wings spread. A dedicated room is even better.

Feeding: SEEDS alone are NOT a complete diet. A combination of pellets + fresh fruit/vegetables every day.

Free flight: at least 1-2 hours/day outside the cage in a safe area.

Vet: an avian specialist vet (exotics vet). Annual health check.

Care in detail

🍽️ Nutrition

A pellet base, leafy vegetables daily and a little fruit; cuttlebone for calcium. Seeds only as a treat. Avoid avocado, chocolate, caffeine and salt.

✂️ Grooming

It needs hardly any: it enjoys bathing. Nails and beak wear down with natural branches and toys.

🎓 Training

Tamed with positive reinforcement and consistency. It is peaceful, but like all lovebirds it can deliver territorial nips during the breeding season.

🏃 Exercise

1-2 hours daily of supervised flight and foraging and destruction toys.

Breed-specific health

Aspergillosis (fungal), psittacosis (chlamydiosis), feather problems from stress/deficiencies. Life expectancy 10-15 years with proper care. Before adopting a large parrot, bear in mind you will share your whole adult life with it.

🩺 Health predispositions of this breed

Conditions this breed is more predisposed to. Knowing about them helps with prevention and early detection. A predisposition does not mean the animal will develop them.

🦜Megabacteriosis aviar🦜Psitacosis (clamidiosis aviar)

Common diseases in birds

Learn the symptoms, prevention and when to see the vet. Reviewed indicative information that does not replace a veterinary consultation.

☠️Intoxicación / envenenamiento🦴Fractura ósea🩸Hemorragia (sangrado importante)🦜Psitacosis (clamidiosis aviar)🦜Megabacteriosis aviar🔥Quemaduras
See all 158 diseases in the health guide

Screening and prevention for the Agapornis Personata

Recommended tests and screenings

  • ✓DNA sexing (monomorphic species)
  • ✓Chlamydia psittaci PCR (psittacosis)
  • ✓PBFD (circovirus) and polyomavirus PCR
  • ✓Faecal examination and crop cytology
  • ✓Baseline haematology and biochemistry

Prevention

Pellets with daily vegetables instead of seeds only (to prevent deficiencies and fatty liver), quarantine, cage hygiene and weight control. No fumes or aerosols.

Check-up schedule

Annual check-up with an avian vet, including weighing and basic blood work.

Warning signs

  • !Fluffed-up plumage and apathy
  • !Difficult or noisy breathing
  • !Feather-plucking and feathers in poor condition
  • !Changes in droppings and weight loss

Agapornis Personata gallery

Foto de la raza agapornis personata
Foto: Wikimedia Commons

Frequently asked questions about the Agapornis Personata

How long does a Agapornis Personata live?

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The life expectancy of the Agapornis Personata is 10-15 años. A good diet, adequate exercise, annual veterinary check-ups and preventive care can help reach the upper end of that range.

How much does a Agapornis Personata weigh?

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An adult Agapornis Personata weighs between 40-58g, depending on its sex, genetics and condition. It is pequeño.

Where does the Agapornis Personata breed come from?

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The Agapornis Personata originates from Tanzania. A black-faced (masked) lovebird endemic to northern Tanzania; very popular as an ornamental bird for its characteristic mask.

How much exercise does a Agapornis Personata need?

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The Agapornis Personata has media energy. **Cage:** at least twice the size of the bird with its wings spread. A dedicated room is even better.

Is the Agapornis Personata good with children?

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**Children:** depends on the species + individual temperament. **Other birds:** best kept in a pair/group (except territorial species). **Older pets:** avoid — a real risk of predation.

Who is the Agapornis Personata NOT recommended for?

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It isn't the right breed for: Homes with no time to socialise. Anyone who cannot tolerate noise (all parrots vocalise). Homes with no space for flight. It's important to choose a breed that's compatible with your lifestyle.

What health problems does the Agapornis Personata have?

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Aspergillosis (fungal), psittacosis (chlamydiosis), feather problems from stress/deficiencies. Life expectancy 10-15 years with proper care. Before adopting a large parrot, bear in mind you will share your whole adult life with it.

How do you recognise the yellow-collared lovebird?

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By its black mask around the eyes, white eye-ring and yellow collar over the green body. It is one of the most popular options along with the peach-faced lovebird.

Is it aggressive?

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It is usually peaceful, though in breeding condition or defending the nest it can become territorial. With gentle handling and routine it is easily managed.

Does it need the company of another lovebird?

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It is very sociable. If you spend few hours at home, a pair is best; kept alone it requires plenty of daily interaction.

How long does it live?

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Between 10 and 15 years with a balanced diet, a spacious cage and regular veterinary check-ups.

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Sources and references

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