What does the Peach-faced Lovebird eat?

The Peach-faced Lovebird's diet shapes where and when you'll find it. Understanding what it eats helps you predict where to look.

Diet overview

Herbivore (primarily granivorous and frugivorous)

How it forages

Primarily feeds on seeds, especially grass seeds, and the seeds of Acacia trees. They also consume fruits, berries, buds, and occasionally insects. They forage in flocks, often on the ground or in trees and shrubs.

When it feeds

Diurnal, most active during the early morning and late afternoon, resting during the hottest parts of the day.

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