A watercolour painting I did for the February 2026 Bird Whisperer challenge of two black-cheeked lovebirds sitting side by side on a branch. The lovebird on the right side of the photo has its beak slightly open and is nuzzling the lovebird on the left. The birds have mostly bright green plumage with yellow/orange necks and darker cheeks while red/brown on their crowns. Beaks are red and white at the top and hooked. The background is a mixture of soft bright yellows, pinks and greens representing the love between the pair.

Here is my entry for the #BirdWhisperer February 2026 art challenge. These two black-cheeked lovebirds found only in South-west Zambia are classified as vulnerable due to loss of habitat.
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