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Parrotlets

What if you could have a large parrot like a macaw, but in the body of a tiny parrot? That’s exactly how some parrotlet keepers describe their birds! The South American genus Forpus consists of 9 species, of which the Pacific parrotlet (Forpus coelestis) is the most popular.

Parrotlets are fun, feisty, trainable and social, but they can also be bitey and difficult if you don’t know how to handle them. Don’t be fooled by their size: read up on their care and requirements before you add one to your family!

Side-by-side of parrotlet (Forpus) and lovebird (Agapornis)

Parrotlet vs Lovebird | Which is the parrot for you?

Published: September 18, 2022Modified: February 13, 2024

Thinking about adding a small parrot to your family but stuck between parrotlet vs lovebird? Not surprising! Both of these colorful birds can make wonderful pets, but despite their visual …

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Two blue parrotlets (Forpus) cuddling. | What is the lifespan of a parrotlet?

Lifespan Of A Parrotlet | How Long Do Parrotlets Live?

Published: June 11, 2021Modified: December 19, 2023

If you’re thinking of adding one to your family, you might be wondering about the lifespan of a parrotlet. How long can you expect your tiny feathered friend to be …

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  • Home
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  • About
  • Parrots by species
    • List of parrot species
    • African grey parrots
    • Amazon parrots
    • Budgies
    • Caiques
    • Cockatiels
    • Cockatoos
    • Conures
    • Eclectus
    • Indian ringnecks
    • Lories & lorikeets
    • Lovebirds
    • Parakeets
    • Parrotlets
    • Quaker parrots
  • Parrot care
    • Parrot accessories
    • Parrot diet
    • Parrot comparisons
    • Parrot DIY
    • Parrot facts
    • Parrot lifespan
    • Parrot talking
    • Parrot training
    • Wild parrots