Bird Guide

Fischer's Lovebird vs Yellow-collared Lovebird

Fischer's Lovebird (Agapornis fischeri)

Fischer's Lovebird

Agapornis fischeri

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The Fischer's lovebird has a green back, chest, and wings. Their necks are a golden yellow and as it progresses upward it becomes darker orange. The top of the head is olive green, and the beak is bright red. The upper surface of the tail has some purple or blue feathers. It has a white circle of bare skin (eye-ring) around its eyes. Young birds are very similar to the adults, except for the fact that they are duller and the base of their mandible has brown markings. They are one of the smaller lovebirds, about 14 cm (5.5 in) in length and 43-58g weight.

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Photo: gailhampshire from Cradley, Malvern, U.K · CC BY 2.0
Yellow-collared Lovebird (Agapornis personatus)

Yellow-collared Lovebird

Agapornis personatus

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The yellow-collared lovebird is a mainly green small parrot about 14.5 cm (5.5 in) long. Its upperparts are a darker green than its lower surfaces. Its head is black, and it has a bright red beak with white above it and white eyerings. Yellow on the breast is continuous with a yellow collar and an expansion of yellow over the nape of the neck. Male and female have an identical external appearance.

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Photo: Demetrius John Kessy from Arusha, Tanzania · CC BY 2.0

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