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Fischer's Lovebird

A species of Lovebirds
Scientific name : Agapornis fischeri Genus : Lovebirds

Fischer's Lovebird, A species of Lovebirds
Botanical name: Agapornis fischeri
Genus: Lovebirds
Fischer's Lovebird (Agapornis fischeri) Photo By Lip Kee , used under CC-BY-SA-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

The fischer's Lovebird is a small-sized parrot that mates for life and tends to get ill when separated from its partner. The female and male look the same and it's difficult to distinguish them. They are highly vocal birds that produce noises all day, although they rarely learn to "talk." Due to the live bird trade and habitat loss, the species is listed as "near threatened" on the IUCN Red List.
Size
14 cm
Life Expectancy
12.6 years
Feeding Habits
Fischer's Lovebird primarily consume seeds, fruits, and occasionally crops like maize and millet, which may result in agricultural pest status. Their foraging behavior involves searching for food both in the wild and on farmlands, showcasing a flexible diet.
Habitat
Fischer's Lovebird primarily inhabit wooded grasslands and savannas dominated by Acacia and Commiphora trees, as well as areas with Adansonia. These birds are also found in cultivated lands, riverine forests, and various woodlands, including those with borassus palms. They favor elevations ranging from 1,100 to 2,200 meters. Their habitat commonly includes a ground layer of grasses like Penisetum and Digitaria, and they tend to avoid miombo woodland.
Dite type
Granivorous

General Info

Behavior

Fischer's lovebird has a fast flight, and the sound of their wings as they fly can be heard. Like all Lovebirds, they are very vocal and when they do make noise they have a high-pitched chirp and can be very noisy.

Distribution Area

Fischer's lovebird are native to a small area of east-central Africa, south and southeast of Lake Victoria in northern Tanzania. In drought years, some birds move west into Rwanda and Burundi seeking moister conditions.
Fischer's Lovebird (Agapornis fischeri) Fischer's Lovebird (Agapornis fischeri) Photo By Lip Kee , used under CC-BY-SA-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

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