Fischer's Lovebird
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    Fischer's Lovebird

    Agapornis fischeri

    Iconic Birds
    Near Threatened

    Quick Facts

    Mass0.0036 kg

    Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).

    Conservation Status

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    NT - Near ThreatenedDecreasing population

    Close to qualifying as threatened in the near future.

    Fischer's lovebirds are threatened by habitat loss and the illegal pet trade. While conservation efforts are ongoing, their population continues to decline. Responsible safari tourism helps by raising awareness and providing funding for anti-poaching patrols and habitat preservation, indirectly protecting these vibrant birds.

    Fischer's lovebird 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.

    Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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