Psittacidae Psittacidae Peony parrots Agapornis birds
Below is the Fischer's peony parrot Agapornis fischeri (Fischer's Couple, Fischer's Couple parrot Agapornis personata fischeri), commonly known as the Brown-headed Couple parrot
Back, chest and wings are green, and the neck has a greenish tinge. Agapornis fischeri, commonly known as the Brown-headed Parrotlet
Green back, breast and wings, with a golden-yellow neck that darkens to a deeper orange upwards. The top of the head is olive green with a white eye ring, the beak is red and the top of the tail is a little purple. Juveniles are very similar to adults, but have duller fur and a partially brownish lower bill. The Faye's Parrot is one of the smallest parrots, measuring about 14 to 15 centimeters in length and weighing about 42 to 58 grams.
It is endemic to Tanzania and the grasslands around Lake Victoria on the east coast of Africa. The Faye's Peafowl parrots seen in Rwanda, Burundi, and Kenya are simply flocks formed by pet birds that have escaped from cages or been released, and are not native to the area. They were discovered in the late 1800s and were first successfully bred in captivity in the United States in 1926.
They feed primarily on grass seeds, berries, fruits, and plant shoots on the ground. They are extremely gregarious, so it is highly recommended to keep them in pairs (unless the owner is willing to spend several hours a day with the birds and play with them), as this is good for them both physically and psychologically. They are very active and need a spacious cage with toys and chewing objects. Without enough toys, they can become bored, depressed, and even engage in self-mutilating behaviors such as pulling out feathers.