How to distinguish cockatiel lovebird is a male from a female

Buying the bird, note its size. It is best to choose a parrot among several other individuals - then there is the possibility of comparison. The female parrots, lovebirds are a bit smaller than the male. But this figure is difficult to call the universal, as is sometimes the difference in size is barely perceptible. In addition, features of development may relate to individuals of any gender, therefore, especially large females may exceed in size the male or to catch up with him.

Look at the size of the beak: parrot-lovebird male has a larger beak. In some cases, its color is much richer, but it depends on species of lovebirds, which comprise at least six. This also applies to color. The female may be slightly paler than male.

Look carefully at the skull of the purchased birds. The female has a higher forehead than the male, in shape resembling a dome. Head size females are also slightly smaller. The male parrots, lovebirds has a slightly elongated skull.

If the birds had formed a pair, one female is easy: it behaves like a woman primping in front of a partner, to the extent that it inserts between the feathers to a piece of paper or litter, giving yourself an additional amount. Landing on a perch in females other than the male cockatiel-lovebird. If a male is sitting almost vertically, the female bends forward a little. But in terms of the method cannot be considered reliable, as for the specific findings should be a few days of regular observations.