Fischer’s Lovebird
Agapornis fischeri
NTNear Threatened
- Family
- Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae)
- Order
- Psittaciformes
Overview
Fischer's lovebird (Agapornis fischeri) is a small parrot species of the genus Agapornis. They were originally discovered in the late 19th century. They are named after the 19th century German explorer of East Africa Gustav Fischer.
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Range and habitat
Northern Tanzania (south and east of Lake Victoria); feral populations in coastal Kenya and Tanzania (sometimes hybridizing with Yellow-collared Lovebird Agapornis personatus) and in southern France.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Fischer's lovebird
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
