My new house mates are a lovely pair of Lovebirds. Lovebird is the common name for the genus Agapornis, a small group of parrots in the Old World parrot family Psittaculidae.

Of the nine species in the genus, all are native to the African continent, with the grey-headed lovebird being native to the African island of Madagascar.

Social and affectionate, the name comes from the parrots’ strong, monogamous pair bonding and the long periods which paired birds spend sitting together. They are wonderful pets and love their new home.