Yellow-collared Lovebird, Adelaide Zoo

Yellow-collared Lovebird, Adelaide Zoo

The Adelaide Zoo has an excellent collection of Australian and exotic birds in their aviaries and I enjoy the challenge of photographing them, especially where I have to shoot through the wire netting. The photo of a Yellow-collared Lovebird  above turned out quite well, despite the netting in the way. It is much easier in the walk-through aviaries of course.

The various species of lovebirds available through pet shops and those that specialise in just birds make them quite popular here in Australia. My opinion of lovebirds is somewhat unfavourable, I must admit. Many years ago our neighbours when we were living in another town had quite a number of lovebirds in a smallish cage right next to our fence. All I can remember is that they were constantly squabbling and screeching.

On a more positive note, I will acknowledge that they are beautiful birds. I can see the attraction of having them as pets, either in a cage or in a bigger aviary.

They are native to Tanzania in southern Africa.

I have written about this species on another occasion (click here).