The lovebird is short and stocky Its considered to be one of the smallest parrots in the world Though many lovebirds are green they can come in many colors The average life span of a lovebird can be anywhere between 10 to 15 years There are 9 different species so how can we know the difference.Lovebirds are social birds and should be kept in pairs They are very active and curious birds and can even be quite aggressive at times. They are kept in Love bird cages which are specially made for helping them in breeding.