any of various small parrots, esp. of an African genus (Agapornis), often kept as cage birds: the mates appear to be greatly attached to each other
See lovebird in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(lŭvˈbûrdˌ)
noun
Any of various small Old World parrots, especially of the genus Agapornis, often kept as cage birds and noted for the apparent affection between mates.
lovebirdsInformal A couple who are openly affectionate or demonstrative with each other, especially in public.