Peach-faced Lovebirds, Scottsdale

The peach-faced lovebirds are not native to Arizona, but came here from South Africa by way of an aviary owner who set his flock free.  They can be seen all over North Scottsdale in the spring, traveling in groups of 15-20.  They squawk as they fly, and when in trees they sing, a distinctive sound once you have heard it.  They survive well in this dry climate, and especially love many of the other plants that have been imported to Arizona.  They love to nest in the armpits of Saguaros in little holes abandoned by other birds.