blue fischer lovebird
The Blue Fischer’s Lovebird: An irresistible parrot of the sky.
One of the most common parrots is called Blue Fischer’s lovebird or the Agapornis fischeri. These birds were named ‘Fischer’s Lovebird’ after a German explorer Gustav Fischer found them in the late 19th century. The world has fallen in love with the charming, brightly-coloured and loyal Blue Fischer’s Lovebirds. This comprehensive guide will cover everything there is to know about these lovely birds; from their natural habitat, physical features, to their behavior, maintenance, keeping them as pets, etc.
Physical Characteristics
Blue Fischer’s Lovebird is an exceptional-looking parrot compared to others due to its specific physical attributes. The birds have a dominant bluish plumage.
Blue Fischer’s’ lovebirds generally, have a short size of 5.5-6.7 inches and weigh 45-65gms. Their beaks are short, curved, and very well-equipped to open seeds and nuts, which form a major constituent of their natural food.
Natural Habitat
The Blue Fischer’s Lovebird is endemic to a small area within Northern Tanzania stretching around Lake Victoria as well as its adjoining regions. Savannahs, woodlands, and short grass plains are their natural habitats and they live best when there exist short shrub-grass cover. Birds of the family sparrows, which comprise several species, live in pairs, as well as in some smaller groups.
Behavior and Personality
The famous lovebirds of Blue Fischer are known for being playful and sociable. Lovebirds form strong bonds of love that exist between them and mate for life. The strength of these pair bonds is such that they usually are seen closely sitting, grooming each other’s feathers and at times are giving one another food.
The lovebirds also display this playfulness in the wild. During this time, they perform activities like flying acrobatics, ascending on trees and discovering their environment. To be happy when in captivity they need some mental stimulation and exercise.
Diet
The lovebird naturally takes its food from several species of fruits, grains and forage. Their diet in captivity ought to provide variety and nutrition balance. The base of their diet is a high-quality pellet or seed mix that is made especially for lovebirds. Fresh fruits and vegetables like apples, carrots, green leafy vegetables and sweet potatoes supply the body with vitamins and minerals. Their diet should be diversified in order not to miss any necessary component.
Housing and Care Requirements
The environment should be proper for blue fischer’ lovebirds to thrive. A large and safe cage should be provided for anyone intending to have them as pets. Lovebirds require space to work out wings, run freely and climbs. It should be a cage with horizontal bars for climbing, and numerous toys for mental stimulation.
Ensure that the cage is located in a bright place, avoiding direct sunshine in order to avoid overheating. The birds have an affinity for warm temperatures and therefore the house should be always warm during winter seasons.
The blue Fischer’s lovebirds are very sociable birds that enjoy being in contact with their human friends. For their happiness, they need regular socialization and mental stimulations. You will be able to create a solid and loving relationship with your bird by playing and chatting with him.