Pacific Parrotlet
NamePacific Parrotlet
Common NamePacific Parrotlet
Scientific NameForpus coelestis
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)11
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)29
Plumage DetailsMales are bright green with a grayish-blue crown and nape, a vibrant blue streak behind the eye, and deep blue patches on the lower back and primary coverts. Females are generally all green, sometimes with a faint blue wash on the head. Both sexes have a pale pinkish bill.
Vocalization / CallTheir vocalizations consist of high-pitched, sharp chirps and chattering calls, often given rapidly while in flight or foraging.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to the Pacific slope of Ecuador and northwestern Peru, typically found in arid and semi-arid scrublands, dry forests, and cultivated areas.
Identifying Featuresvery small size, stocky body with short tail, predominantly green plumage, males have distinctive blue patches on wings and behind eyes, pale pinkish bill
Description
The Pacific Parrotlet is a very small, stocky parrot with a short tail. Males are predominantly green with distinctive blue patches on their wings and behind their eyes, while females are mostly green. They are often seen in pairs or small flocks, foraging for seeds and fruits.
