Introduced to Burundi (B) (NB), Kenya, Rwanda (B).
Virtually endemic to Tanzania southern and east of L Victoria, but including some islands off southern shore; range centred on Serengeti. Feral populations exist in Mombasa, now apparently hybridizing with Yellow-collared Lovebird (Agapornis personatus). Recent records from Burundi and Rwanda appear to refer to wild birds irrupting in response to drought within normal range.
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is 290,000 - 1,002,000 (2010).
Fischer's Lovebird (Agapornis fischeri) [XC593238]
by isaac kilusu from Kuku (near Oloitokitok), Loitokitok, Kajiado County, Kenya (alarm call, call)
Fischer's Lovebird (Agapornis fischeri) [XC429941]
by isaac kilusu from Ndutu Safari Lodge, Ngorongoro, Arusha Region, Tanzania (call)
Nest
In holes and cracks in dead trees or dead branches on living trees, situated 2-15 m above the ground. Occasionally sometimes in cliffs.
Eggs (Guide)
Clutch Size: 4 - 6
Dimensions: 23 x 17 mm (rounded)
Subspecies
Sometimes treated as conspecific with Yellow-collared Lovebird (Agapornis personatus). Also on occasion with Nyasa Lovebird (Agapornis lilianae) and Black-cheeked Lovebird (Agapornis nigrigenis). Perhaps best considered to form superspecies with all three.
BirdLife International Species Factsheet