Forpus coelestis  The Pacific parrotlet (Forpus coelestis) Genus: Forpus Size: 12.6cm Weight: 32g Species: coelestis These little parrots are residents of the Pacific coast of Ecuador and northwestern Peru.The Pacific parrotlet (Forpus coelestis) is one of two parrotlet species commonly available as pets

Parrotlet as pets

Distribution 

This bird lives in Ecuador and Peru.

Habitat 

This species frequents wooded and dry areas as well as secondary forests.

Nesting 

The female lays between 4 and 8 eggs which she incubates for 18 to 20 days. The young leave the nest around the age of 30 days. The father helps the mother to feed the chicks. The young will reach sexual maturity at the age of 1 year. If they mate too early, the female may die of exhaustion.

Longevity 

This species can live between 10 and 15 years in captivity.

Breeding 

Yellow variant.

They are very intelligent birds who can say a few words and cover their owner with great affection, but they are also very territorial. They are animals that live in groups; in captivity, it is better to take a couple or to be with them as often as possible so that they do not feel alone. The Forpus coelestis is quiet, both indoors and outdoors. Even if they are small, they need to fly, it will be necessary to provide a fairly large cage

How do I teach my parrotlet to talk?

By bonding with your bird and talking to him/her and repeating words you would like them to say. Patience and perseverance.

Can parrotlets live with budgies but not in the same cage? Like they can both fly around in the house.

Will they fight because parrotlets are territorial?

As long as separate cages are kept they can fly together outside of their respective homes. Budgies are the more easy-going and accepting, as long as you keep their cages separate there shouldn’t be an issue.

Should I get a budgie, a ringneck or parrotlet?

Budgies are definitely the easiest to tame, the cheapest, and probably require the least amount of work. That being said I wouldn’t suggest getting any bird unless you plan to take time with the bird outside of the cage. I don’t think it’s fair for any bird to be simply locked in a cage for its entire life. I don’t have a lot of experience with ringnecks, but I would highly suggest NOT getting parrotlet. As cute as they are, they have a tendency to be extremely cage aggressive….meaning they’ll be your friend (sometimes) once they’re out & away from their cage. However, when they are in, on, or near their cage, they get very aggressive and will bite to draw blood. I have tamed many budgies, cockatiels, and cockatoos. And though I was able to somewhat tame the parrotlet, the cage aggression never fully went away.

Parrotlet food

 

At a Glance: 5 Best Foods for Parrotlets To Buy

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	OVERALL BEST ZuPreem Natural Bird Food for Small Birds Complete and nutritionally balanced for small birds No artificial preservatives or unnecessary fillers Uniquely formulated for Parrotlets	VIEW LATEST PRICE →
	RUNNER-UP Kaytee Exact Natural Optimal Nutrition Diet for Cockatiels Nutritionally complete for maintenance of small birds Designed to meet nutritional needs without excess nutrients Free from chemicals and artificial ingredients	VIEW LATEST PRICE →
	BEST FOR BUDGET Volkman Seed Company Avian Science Super Parrotlet Nutritionally balanced Wide variety of seeds and grains High-quality ingredients	VIEW LATEST PRICE →
	PREMIUM CHOICE RoudyBush Daily Maintenance Mini Pellets Uniquely formulated and sized for small birds Nutritionally complete and balanced No artificial additives, colors, or sugars	VIEW LATEST PRICE →
	BEST DURABLE Zupreem Avian Maintenance FruitBlend Diet for Small Birds Contains 21 vitamins and minerals Complete and balanced nutrition for small birds Unique variety of fruit flavors	VIEW LATEST PRICE →

Here are some things to look for in a diet for parrotlets:

• Nutritionally balanced pellets
• Variety of seeds
• Fruits and vegetables
• Source of calcium

Parrotlet colors

Parrotlet Green

Parrotlet Green Pied

Parrotlet  American Yellow

Parrotlet  Green Marbled

Parrotlet American Yellow Marbled

Parrotlet American Yellow Fallow

Parrotlet Blue

Parrotlet Blue Pied

Parrotlet American White

Parrotlet Blue Marbled

Parrotlet Blue Fallow

Parrotlet American White Marbled

Parrotlet Turquoise 

Parrotlet Turquoise Pied

Parrotlet American Turquoise

Parrotlet Turquoise Marbled

Parrotlet Turquoise Fallow

Parrotlet American Turquoise Marbled

Parrotlet American Turquoise Fallow

Parrotlet Albino

Parrotlet Lutino

Parrotlet Creamino

Parrotlet Grey

Parrotlet Grey Green

Parrotlet Grey Turquoise  

Parrotlet cage

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Parrotlet cage

Parrotlet care

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SOURCE:Pinchos the Parrotlet

Parrotlet toys

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Parrot Puzzles

Do parrotlets like to be held?

Males and females can both be affectionate They form strong bonds with their owners and make excellent pets when properly raised and tamed in captivity, they are often kept as pairs and they may get lonely

Can parrotlets talk?

Parrotlets can talk! Like most parrots but hey have higher-pitched voices that are not as easy to understand, parrotlets can talk, but they are a little less noisy than other parrots.

Are parrotlets good for beginners?

Yes, Parrotlets are very lively birds with a good sense of humor Parakeets. affordable and  affectionate are some of the parakeet qualities that make them excellent starter parrots for beginners

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