Fischer lovebird

Description

Breed Overview

• COMMON NAMES:  Yellow Fischer’s lovebirds
• SCIENTIFIC NAME: Agapornis fischeri, Agapornis personata, Agapornis roseicollis
• ADULT SIZE: 5 to 6 inches
• Price : 2 piece ₹3850
• LIFE EXPECTANCY: 10 to 15 years, potentially more with great care

Origin and History

• With the exception of the Madagascar lovebird—a native to that island—all lovebird species call the African continent home. They tend to live in small flocks.
• These lovebirds species are rarely kept in captivity other than in show aviaries:
• Abyssinian or black-winged lovebird (Agapornis taranta)
• Black-cheeked lovebird  (Agapornis nigrigenis)
• Madagascar or grey-headed lovebird (Agapornis cana)
• Nyasa or Lillian’s lovebird (Agapornis lilianae)
• Red-faced or red-headed lovebird (Agapornis pullaria)
• Swindern’s or black-collared lovebird (Agapornis Swindernia)

1. In the wild, the Fischer’s, Nyasa, and black-cheeked lovebird populations are a cause for concern. Though they are not yet on the endangered species list, their numbers are so low that each falls into one of the “threatened” or “vulnerable” categories.