Black Masked Lovebirds are accustomed to a main diet of various seeds and grains, which are derived from the grassy environment, certain types of tree bark and also small insects.

While in captivity, lovebirds will often need their seed diet supplemented with vegetables like romaine lettuce, broccoli, watercress, fruit such as apples, vitamins, and minerals.

Lovebirds are also great water drinkers and prefer to nest close to large bodies of water.