 The black-cheeked lovebird is 14 cm (5.5 in) in length, with mostly green plumage, reddish-brown forehead and forecrown, brownish-black cheeks and throat, orange bib below the throat which fades to yellowish-green, white eye-rings and grey feet.Adult have bright red beaks, while juveniles of the species are similar but with a more orange bill.Vocalizations are loud, piercing shrieks, which sound like the calls of other lovebirds.