Winged Portraitures :: Lovebirds (5x7)
One afternoon, I walked through Indian School Park in Phoenix, Arizona where a flock of lovebirds swift through the trees. I was captivated by the colors and their sweet song. Although not native to the area, this bird brings so much joy to many and I’m sure I wasn’t the only one to leave that park smiling.
collection: winged portraitures
medium: acrylic on canvas
size: 5x7
About the lovebird
A colorful lovebird of East African savanna that is also found in woodland, cultivated areas, and towns. Note the green back, the broad yellow collar, the orange face, and the red bill. The flight is fast and direct, on twitching wingbeats. Usually found in flocks that can be quite large. Similar to Yellow-collared Lovebird, but easily separated by the orange rather than black head. However, hybrids showing a mix of the two species’ traits are now common, especially in Kenya and along the coast. The common call is a scratchy “sveet.” (source ebird.org)
One afternoon, I walked through Indian School Park in Phoenix, Arizona where a flock of lovebirds swift through the trees. I was captivated by the colors and their sweet song. Although not native to the area, this bird brings so much joy to many and I’m sure I wasn’t the only one to leave that park smiling.
collection: winged portraitures
medium: acrylic on canvas
size: 5x7
About the lovebird
A colorful lovebird of East African savanna that is also found in woodland, cultivated areas, and towns. Note the green back, the broad yellow collar, the orange face, and the red bill. The flight is fast and direct, on twitching wingbeats. Usually found in flocks that can be quite large. Similar to Yellow-collared Lovebird, but easily separated by the orange rather than black head. However, hybrids showing a mix of the two species’ traits are now common, especially in Kenya and along the coast. The common call is a scratchy “sveet.” (source ebird.org)
One afternoon, I walked through Indian School Park in Phoenix, Arizona where a flock of lovebirds swift through the trees. I was captivated by the colors and their sweet song. Although not native to the area, this bird brings so much joy to many and I’m sure I wasn’t the only one to leave that park smiling.
collection: winged portraitures
medium: acrylic on canvas
size: 5x7
About the lovebird
A colorful lovebird of East African savanna that is also found in woodland, cultivated areas, and towns. Note the green back, the broad yellow collar, the orange face, and the red bill. The flight is fast and direct, on twitching wingbeats. Usually found in flocks that can be quite large. Similar to Yellow-collared Lovebird, but easily separated by the orange rather than black head. However, hybrids showing a mix of the two species’ traits are now common, especially in Kenya and along the coast. The common call is a scratchy “sveet.” (source ebird.org)