Parrotlets are quirky, fun, and loving little birds, and are the 2nd smallest parrots in the world! And the best part about them is that every parrotlet has their own character and personality!

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Where do parrotlets originate from?

Parrotlets are from Central and South America and Mexico.

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Parrotlet breeds

Parrotlets come in many different sizes and colors. There are 7 different breeds of parrotlets; The green rumped, the Spectacled, the Mexican, the Yellow faced, the blue winged, the Pacific, and the dusky-billed, though only 4 of these breeds are kept as pets. The Pacific, Spectacled, Mexican, and Yellow-faced parrotlets are the most commonly kept breeds. The The pacific parrotlet, also known as the celestial parrotlet, it the most popular of the breeds, and are becoming more and more popular as pets. Pacific parrotlets have the most color variety, with many color mutations that have been created through domestic breeding. Pacific Parrotlets grow to be between 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 inches in length. The size of each parrotlet can vary depending on the breed, with the Mexican parrotlet being the largest, and the Green rump parrotlet being the smallest breed. Parrotlets are the smallest domestic parrot species on earth!

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Parrotlet personalities and behaviors 

Parrotlets may be small, but don't their size fool you! They are very smart, and have big personalities. Parrotlets are also very affectionate, and daring birds, who require a lot of attention. When given lots attention and time out of the cage, parrotlets are very good companions and family birds, with sweet, and rewarding personalities. Parrotlets are newer to the pet world, and the average lifespan of parrotlets in captivity is not completely certain, but some studies suggest that they are able to live from 15 years to sometimes over 30 years if taken care of properly. They are great with training and can even learn to talk! Both males and females often like to make gentle little chirps when content. Some parrotlets have a higher potential of talking and whistling then others, with males having a higher chance of talking then females, though it is not unheard of in females. They are always craving attention. Males have about a 75% chance of being able to talk and the females can some times have the ability to learn to talk, but it is usually less then a 20% chance that they will be able to fully make out specific words. Nevertheless, both males and females make equally great pets! Parrotlets will also need to know that you are boss, and just like children, a parrotlet must be taught correct behaviors.  These birds are fascinating and wonderful little parrots!

 

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