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Fischer's Lovebird

Agapornis fischeri

Near Threatened
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A small, brilliantly colored lovebird native to the savanna woodlands and forest edges around Lake Victoria in Tanzania and Kenya, Fischer's lovebirds have green body plumage, vivid orange head and throat, and bright red bill. They form strong pair bonds, constantly preening each other — the behavior that gave lovebirds their name. Listed as Near Threatened due to heavy trapping for the global pet trade. Multiple color mutations have been developed in captivity.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Widely distributed across Asia (United Arab Emirates), Europe (7 countries), North America (Mexico), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ルリゴシボタンインコ
Chinese 費氏情侶鸚鵡
Spanish Inseparable de Fischer
French Inséparable de Fischer
German Pfirsichköpfchen
Portuguese inseparável-de-fisher
Russian Неразлучник Фишера

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Fischer's Lovebird?
The scientific name of Fischer's Lovebird is Agapornis fischeri. It belongs to the genus Agapornis.
What is the conservation status of Fischer's Lovebird?
Fischer's Lovebird (Agapornis fischeri) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Fischer's Lovebird live?
Fischer's Lovebird is found in Widely distributed across Asia (United Arab Emirates), Europe (7 countries), North America (Mexico), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Colombia, Ecuador, France, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, United Arab Emirates.
What family does Fischer's Lovebird belong to?
Fischer's Lovebird (Agapornis fischeri) belongs to the genus Agapornis, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.
What kingdom does Fischer's Lovebird belong to?
Fischer's Lovebird (Agapornis fischeri) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).
What are the closest relatives of Fischer's Lovebird?
The closest relatives of Fischer's Lovebird in the genus Agapornis include Black-cheeked Lovebird, Yellow-collared Lovebird, Black-collared Lovebird, Gray-headed Lovebird, Lilian's Lovebird / Nyasa Lovebird.

Native Range — 11 Countries

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