Fischer's Lovebird

Photo copyright: monacoeye.com • St Jean Cap Ferrat • May 2009 • Do not copy

Bird name: Fischer’s Lovebird
Latin: Agapornis fischeri
Other: Inséparable de Fischer
Family: Psittacidae • Parrots • Lovebirds

There is a large colony of Fischer’s Lovebirds in St Jean and Villefranche. I was told that the original birds escaped from the zoo ten years ago - they seem well established.

They like to sit in the palm trees in groups of half a dozen birds and may also nest in the street lights. They live up to their name by cuddling affectionately with each other.

This small parrot is originally native to Lake Victoria and Tanzania. More photos...