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Fischer's Lovebird
Agapornis fischeri
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About the Fischer's Lovebird
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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Classification
- Scientific name
- Agapornis fischeri
- Family
- Old World Parrots
- Order
- Psittaciformes
Similar species
Other members of the old world parrots family recorded in North America — a useful place to start if you are not certain of your identification.
- Alexandrine Parakeet Psittacula eupatria
- Bourke's Parrot Neopsephotus bourkii
- Budgerigar Melopsittacus undulatus
- Chattering Lory Lorius garrulus
- Crimson Rosella Platycercus elegans
- Dusky Lory Chalcopsitta fuscata
- Eastern Rosella Platycercus eximius
- Echo Parakeet Psittacula eques
- Lilian's Lovebird Agapornis lilianae
- Little Lorikeet Psitteuteles pusillus
- Malabar Parakeet Psittacula columboides
- Papuan Eclectus Eclectus polychloros
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