[header] How to determine the sex of a lovebird [title] Give your lovebird a physical exam. [step] If you are just curious about the sex of a lovebird, and are comfortable with the possibility of being wrong, a physical exam can give you some clues. For example, feeling the distance between the pelvic bones can help you determine the sex.
[header] How to determine the sex of a lovebird [title] Give your lovebird a physical exam. [step] If you are just curious about the sex of a lovebird, and are comfortable with the possibility of being wrong, a physical exam can give you some clues. For example, feeling the distance between the pelvic bones can help you determine the sex.
[substeps] The pelvic bones are naturally known as " humps. " they are roughly the same size as the heart and right on top of the bird's abdomen. [substeps] Take the bird's pelvic bone, the curved crease where the wing meets the body, and where the anus. Test each corner of the bird's jaw, in particular. The pelvic bones should not be side-by-side; there should be no intersecting bones. [substeps] If you are at a safe distance, you might feel the distance between the pelvic bones is 5-7 inches (12. [substeps] Female lovebirds need more width in the pelvic region in order to pass eggs through it. This means that you may be able to determine a male from a female by comparing the width of several lovebird's pelvic bones.