How much is a lutino lovebird?

How much is a lutino lovebird?

For $80-$250, you can get a Lutino Peach-Faced Lovebird from a reputable breeder or a bird rescue. The price may also differ from breeder to breeder depending on the color mutation and bird’s age.

What is an opaline lovebird?

Opaline is a very new mutation in peachface lovebirds. It was discoved in 1997. There had been many mutations in peachface lovebirds previously, but they all created new color combinations except for the pied mutation, which creates irregular colored areas on the bird.

How long do lutino lovebirds live?

The African habitats they inhabit can be harsh and many baby lovebirds probably don’t even make it all the way to adulthood. All in all, we can probably expect a wild lovebird to live up to around 5 years if it’s relatively unlucky and up to 10-12 years if conditions are good.

What is dilute in birds?

Dilute birds are a lighter shade than their non-dilute counterparts. Dilute affects every color but white. You can think of the effect as lightening or “diluting” whatever color and pattern the bird happens to make.

How can you tell the difference between a male and female lutino lovebird?

Female lovebirds tend to have broader heads, broader shoulders and a wider pelvic span than males do. You can estimate the width of the head and shoulders with your eyes and compare the bird with others to hazard a guess whether your bird might be female. Males may have longer beaks than females.

Which is the best lovebird?

When choosing your lovebirds, start by deciding on the best species for your family. Peach-faced lovebirds are the most commonly kept, are the largest, and are the least aggressive. If you prefer a smaller species, opt for a Fischer’s or a masked lovebird, though these tend to be more aggressive.

How can you tell if a bird is opaline?

Opaline Lovebird Colors and Marking The opaline colorations consist of the lovebird having a red or orange head rather than the peach color that is seen in standard colored lovebirds. Their wings are typically light green or yellow, and some consist of a mixture between the two.