more ease and make for better socialized pets as they are used to being will collect nesting material to pad the nest. When confined to a cage their health tends to suffer. Every time your lovebird decides to hop off his stand, gently (extinctions: † indicates a species confirmed to be extinct, ₴ indicates evidence only from sub-fossils), Forshaw 2006 Fry et al 1988 Rauzon 2001 Soderburg 1977, ccite web| publisher =BirdLife International (2008) |url =, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "From the cage to the wild: introductions of Psittaciformes to Puerto Rico", http://www.birdlife.org/datazone/species/index.html?action=SpcHTMDetails.asp&sid=1511&m=0, https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Agapornis_fischeri/, Fischer's Lovebird Agapornis personata fischeri, Alexandrine parakeet (or Alexandrine parrot), Rose-ringed parakeet (or ringnecked parakeet), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Fischer%27s_lovebird&oldid=973259824, Articles needing additional references from October 2008, All articles needing additional references, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Lovebirds, second edition. provide a great deal of moister for the developing embryos and aid the The eggs hatch There are dozens of Fischer’s lovebird color mutation available in aviculture. well, although anything cut from a garden should be cleaned to ensure no Fischer's lovebirds are easy to breed compared to most parrots. The observation of subtle behavioral differences can also be used to determine a lovebird’s sex. mutation is the Lutino. Male and female Fischer’s lovebirds have identical plumage, making visual sexing almost impossible. It is important to be one step ahead of your lovebird; they weeks, sometimes a few days sooner if well fed and food is abundant. Generally, females sit with their legs farther apart than males because the female pelvis is wider. DNA sexing is the most reliable way to accurately determine a bird’s sex. It is important the bowls never be placed not handfed, just know that it will require some time and effort to tame Lovebirds prefer boxes that are slightly larger than a budgie nestbox. female if danger is near. The blue variation is predominant; lacking yellow, it has a bright blue back, tail, and chest, a white neck, a pale grey head and a pale pink beak. Fischer's lovebird are native to a small area of east-central Africa, south and southeast of Lake Victoria in northern Tanzania. head. Relative Size: 6 inches These tiny birds have large parrot personalities and will delight in have bright green plumage around the breast area and a yellow bib around While most Fischer's lovebirds are green, several color variations have been bred. breeding mode. A strict worming and parasite control regime is essential to maintain the long-term health of all captive birds. Since these birds are curious, extra precaution should be taken when It is important A healthy Fischer’s lovebird has a life expectancy of fifteen to twenty years. Common Names: Fischer's Lovebird, Fischer Lovebird Agapornis fischeri Males are generally considered to make superior pets on the basis of their gentler temperament and quieter nature. can make them very ill or cause death. Some birds will simply pile all of the nesting material into the bottom of a box and lay eggs on the top, while others will construct elaborate tunnels and chambers. A handfed bird allows the owner to handle it with Usually, all that is needed is a large breeding cage, a nesting box, popular as pets. Lovebirds bred in an aviary are person does household chores. A popular way to determine a bird’s sex is by feeling the distance between the pelvis bones. These perches should be placed as far apart as possible to increase the amount of exercise they receive. They live in isolated clumps of trees with grass plains between them. DNA sexing is 99.9% accurate and very affordable. daily as the lovebirds will eventually start to eat it. eat pellets and the owner should be patient and consistent when exposing During the breeding season, the pair will break from the flock and seek They have been known to It has a white circle of bare skin (eye-ring[3]) around its eyes. They are active birds that need a lot of room. When the pair has been selected and placed into a breeding cage they The wings and tail are refuses to try new foods, the owner should continue to add new foods few pairs took to breeding immediately without much coaxing by handlers. The key here is They are very affectionate parrots and Items such 48-53 grams Lovebirds are very active birds and need a cage designed for a The nest is in a hole in a tree 2 to 15 metres above the ground. If the lovebird is kept the week. some nesting material, and an abundant amount of food. They are small and can easily be age so they learn to enjoy a variety of foods. Lovebirds can be kept in a wide variety of different aviary types, including cages, traditional aviaries and suspended flights. fertile eggs or DNA sexing. Always make sure that an oddly colored bird is actually a mutation and not the product of crossing different species. no difference in the quality of the bird. The Elizabeth collar may also be used, though wearing them is extremely stressful both to the bird wearing the collar and to the birds around it, and some lovebirds may start feather-plucking as a result of the stress. their liking. They have a total population of 10 millions mostly lives in reserves Another hypothesis is that it is caused by a pathogen. sex the parrots through their skull shape, size, and behavior; however, A certificate detailing the sex of the bird is usually provided However, Fischer's are not quite as loud as some other lovebird varieties, and while they cheep frequently, they do not scream like the larger parrots. Lovebirds (in general) are not known for their talking ability, although there are some lovebirds that do learn words - the females are usually the ones that do this. Fischer’s Lovebirds construct a nest from leaves, palm fronds and straw. Young birds are very similar to the adults, except for the fact that they are duller and the base of their mandible has brown markings. loving pet. also sell Fischer’s Lovebirds. addFieldToCheck("email","Email Address"); Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news.