Parrotlet vs lovebird | Which is the parrot for you?
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 …
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!
Pacific parrotlet care & info | Forpus coelestis
I’d like to see the individual capable of resisting this teeny tiny parrot’s huge charm! The Pacific parrotlet is truly pocket-sized (smaller than a budgie, in fact), but make no …
Lifespan of a parrotlet | How long do parrotlets live?
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 …