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Lovebirds were a largely unheard of species
outside of Africa until Europeans wrote in books and journals
about these strange brightly colored birds they had seen while
in Africa.
The first Lovebird to be described in detail
was the Red Faced lovebird in the early 1600, it was also the
first lovebird to be imported into Europe during the 19th century
since it was found in more widely in the wild than any of the
other species.
Other species of lovebird were imported soon after the Red Faced
except the Peach Face which was thought to be variant of the Red
Faced, although the Peach Faced Lovebird 
British Museum in 1793. It wasn't until 1817 that the Peach Faced
Lovebird was recognized as a separate species of Lovebird and
were imported into Europe in the mid 1800's.
Lovebirds are an easy bird to keep
as a pet and are very colorful they became favorites with people
all over the world.
Between 1900 and 1927 four more species of lovebird were discovered
by explorers from Europe: the Fischers, Masked, Black cheeked
& Nyasa Lovebird. Since there are large amounts of lovebirds in pet shops or from
lovebird breeders aviary's it is no longer necessary to import
lovebirds from Africa.
The wide variety of lovebirds around the world gives us an advantage
over the Europeans who had to rely heavily of importation of lovebirds
from Africa many years ago.
Birds bred locally are much more likely to be tame and healthy.
PINK TEA ROSE
A Painting by Darrin Andrew La Morte
PINK TEA ROSE, this was a remaster from it orginial version
& was dedicated in Loving Memory of Charlie.Here Charlie is with me during the filming of "The Cyclist"
The Cyclist
A Painting by Darrin Andrew La Morte.
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Each day, and everyday for almost 18 years. I miss her.
Charlie is in my hand chewing some twiggs while I QUACK LIKE A DUCK!
She was like having another family member. Each day I think about her.
Each day I miss her.
The loss of
Charlie has taken it toll on me mentally and physically. 
and effection she gave
me over these 17 and 1/2 years. 
