Hand Fed Fischer's Lovebird / Mutation - Agapornis fischeri

Noise Level & Talking Ability

Fischer's lovebirds tend to be on the quieter side, but will still make noise. It is the usual chirps and whistles like other lovebirds. They may learn to imitate some sounds and noises but aren't known for being great talkers.

Physical Features 

Fischer's lovebirds have green backs, chests, and wings, their necks are a golden yellow and as it progresses upward it becomes darker orange. The top of the head is olive green, and the beak is bright red. The upper surface of the tail has some purple or blue feathers. A Fischer's has a white circle around its eyes. Young birds are very similar to adults, except for the fact that they are duller and the base of their beak has brown markings.

The Fischer Lovebird comes in a wide variety of color mutations, including Albino, Pied, Dark Eyed White, Dilute Blue, Dilute Yellow, Lutino, and Cinnamon.

Pet Profile

This little bird will delight you with its playful and amusing antics. They are active intelligent birds and make a wonderful companion and friend. They tend to be fairly calm natured and make excellent pet parrots!

NOTE: Many people believe that lovebirds must be kept in pairs. This is not true. If you are looking to keep a companion bird who wish to socialize and bond with we recommend keeping just one. If you house multiple handfed birds together in the same cage they will start to bond with the other bird(s) more than they would bond with you and your family. A single bird's flock is their human companion.

Diet

These birds should be fed a base diet of seeds or pellets. Most lovebird mixes in a commercial pet store will work, but it’s important the lovebirds learn to eat pellets as well because they contain a great deal of nutrients not found in seeds. It can take time for the lovebird to eat pellets and the owner should be patient and consistent when exposing them to pellet food. Not only are seeds and pellets essential, so are fresh fruits and vegetables.

Housing

A roomy cage is required as lovebirds are very active birds. Ideally, a cage for a lovebird should not be smaller than 3 square feet. The bird needs to be provided with proper perches and enrichment in the cage. A variety of diameter wooden perches, a cotton rope, and a concrete perch (near the food dish) are recommended. A minimum of 3 to 5 toys is needed to keep the bird entertained and to prevent boredom. 

Breeding Information

Fischer Lovebirds are excellent for the beginning breeder. These birds will breed as either single pairs or in colonies. In the wild these birds nest in the holes of trees, in crevices of buildings, or take over the nests of swifts. When you provide them with a nest box be sure to also provide lots of willow twigs, strips of bark, or other nesting materials.

The hen will lay four to six eggs which are incubated for about 23 days. The young fledge (leave the nest) in about 3 to 3 /12 weeks but will still be dependent until about 4 weeks of age. When they become independent, remove the young to their own housing.

Wild Status

Decreasing - Near Threatened
Last assessed July 2020 for the IUCN Red List