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Agapornis fischeri
This brightly colored small parrot (family Psittaculidae), 15cm in length, is a species endemic to East Africa, mainly north-west of Tanzania and South-west of Kenya. It is bright green with a dull orange-red face and a yellow collar which extends round hindneck and across breast. Further, it has a broad white ring around dark eyes, and bright dark red bill - bill is typically parrot-like. Azure-blue rump - not visible in photos. Sexes are similar, it is difficult to see male from female based on appearance.
As said, this lovebird is an East-African endemics, and is found in wooded grasslands between 1000 and 2000 of altitude. Here, a flock was seen on shores of Elmenteita lake, close to Naivasha NP, in such habitat.
I was really very lucky with this pair - saw a flock around, but these two stayed some time, just enough for my photo-session. This species can be easily confounded with Lilian's Lovebird, except that their ranges do not overlap. The name lovebird is coming from their regular mutual preening.
Spotted on Feb 22, 2016
Submitted on Apr 6, 2016
1 Comment
Your photos are wonderful! How exciting to see such a beautiful bird!