Pacific parrotlet
Wild male in Peru The Pacific parrotlet ( Forpus coelestis ) is a small green parrot originating from South America. A typical specimen is 11-14 centimetres (4.3-5.5 in) long and typically weighs 30 grams or more. [3] Wild Pacific parrotlets are green with a dusty grey cast over the body, a bright green mask and a pinkish beak. [4] Legs and feet are pinkish-grey. Pacific parrotlets are ...
Pacific Parrotlet - Forpus coelestis - Detailed Description Parrots of the World, Joseph M. Forshaw (1978) MALE : general plumage dull green, much brighter and more yellowish on forehead, crown, cheeks and throat; blue line behind eye; occiput and nape bluish-grey; upper back, scapulars, innermost wing-coverts, and innermost secondaries greenish-grey; lower back, rump, under wing-coverts, and ...
Pacific Parrotlet Breeds, Prices, Breeders & Care
Pacific Parrotlet Forpus coelestis Pacific parrotlets are tiny Neotropical parrots from the dry forests, thorn scrub, and river valleys of western South America, especially Ecuador and Peru. Forpus coelestis is often called the celestial parrotlet, and its compact body, short tail, heavy little bill, and bold blue male wing and rump markings make it recognizable despite its size. Green is the ...
The Forpus coelestis wild color is a green bird that shows a very clear sex difference. The male has a dark blue color on the back and on the tips of the flight feathers.
Pacific Parrotlet
Pacific Parrotlet ( Forpus coelestis ) Also known as: Celestial Parrotlet, Lesson's Parrotlet
The Pacific Parrotlet ( Forpus coelestis ) is a tiny parrot native to the Pacific slopes of the Andes in Ecuador and Peru. These pint-sized parrots measure just 12.5 cm and weigh around 33 g, making them one of the smallest parrot species in the world. Despite their small size, they pack a big personality—they are active, curious, and can be quite feisty. Their plumage is predominantly green ...
Overview of Forpus Coelestis Male
Cobalt-rumped parrotlet ( Forpus xanthopterygius) Turquoise-winged parrotlet ( Forpus spengeli) Riparian parrotlet ( Forpus crassirostris) Spectacled parrotlet ( Forpus conspicillatus) Dusky-billed parrotlet or Sclater's parrotlet ( Forpus modestus) Pacific parrotlet or celestial parrotlet ( Forpus coelestis ) Yellow-faced parrotlet ( Forpus xanthops)
Scientific Name Forpus coelestis (Pacific Parrotlet) Size 4-5 inches Lifespan 15-20 years with proper care Personality Bold Intelligent Affectionate Feisty Noise Level Moderate — chirpy, but not loud or screechy Vocal Ability Some can learn a few words or sounds Personality and Behavior Parrotlets have huge personalities for their size.
Pacific Parrotlet
Tiny, sparrow-sized parrot of lowlands and foothills in western Ecuador, western Peru, and far southwestern Colombia. Most common in dry habitats such as desert and deciduous forest, but has spread into humid areas in response to deforestation. Green with blue patch behind eye; male also has blue in wings and on rump, but these features can be hidden by folded wings. Typically found in small ...
