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Post by LittleBudgie2005 on Mar 26, 2006 14:20:35 GMT 7
Lovebirds are sexually monomorphic, meaning the males and females look alike. These should be considered as general rules for determining the sex of a lovebird(s), not as absolutes.
- The female will sit on a perch with her legs spread further apart than the male.
- Females tend to be sturdier and heavier in build.
- Males often have more intense colouring.
- Females bite harder.
- Tail feathers flare differently when birds meet. Females show the tail feathers to be of the same length (straight across), and Males hold the feathers slightly nipped (rounded.)
- Males sit outside the nesting box during the day.
- Females sit inside the nesting box during the day.
- Females are more aggressive, protecting their territory.
- Females are usually dominate.
- Males sometimes abuse chicks.
The most reliable way to tell the sex is: Females lay eggs.[/i] If you cannot tell for sure what the sex is, a veterinarian can do a DNA test or surgical sexing.
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