In captivity they are best kept alone as they are very aggressive toward other birds and often fight and even kill one another or other types of birds. Calls are high-pitched and rapid "tchit" in flock situations this produces a constant chattering. Pacific parrotlets are found living in flocks from 40 to 50 (Restall & Freile, 2019, p. 208). The number of mature individuals in the wild is not known, but population size seems to be stable.īlue male Pacific parrotlet Social The Pacific parrotlet is currently listed as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List. Pacific parrotlets are non-migratory, meaning they stay in the same area year-round. Pacific parrotlets typically live in subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and heavily degraded former forest. Pacific parrotlets are found living in flocks from 40 to 50, on the borders of W lowlands and foothills, woodlands, shrubby clearings, gardens, parks, and crops (Restall & Freile, 2019, p. 208). They are abundant across their range populations are relatively undisturbed by human activity. In 2014 a small flock of Pacific parrotlets was reported near the Rio Mataje in Nariño, southwestern Colombia. Pacific parrotlets have also been reported in the middle Marañón valley. Most common in dry habitats such as the desert and deciduous forest, but have spread into humid areas in response to deforestation. Wild Pacific parrotlets are native to western Ecuador and northwestern Peru. "Pastel" was previously a term used for edging on the feathers and wings however, the preferred term is Marbled. "Dilute" is a term not used in parrotlets. Pet parrotlets should never be kept with other bird species due to the likelihood of aggression.Īlthough the base, or wild-type color of parrotlets is green, they also come in a rainbow of mutations: American Yellow, Green Marbled, American Yellow Marbled, Green Fallow, Green Fallow Marbled, American Yellow Fallow, American Yellow Marbled Fallow, Blue, American White, Blue Marbled, American White Marbled, Blue Fallow, American White Fallow, Blue Marbled Fallow, American White Marbled Fallow, Turquoise, American Turquoise, Turquoise Marbled, American Turquoise Marbled, Turquoise Fallow, American Turquoise Fallow, Turquoise Fallow Marbled, American Turquoise Fallow Marbled, Grey, American Grey, Grey Marbled, American Grey Marbled, Grey Fallow, American Grey Fallow, Grey Fallow Marbled, American Grey Fallow Marbled, Albino, Lutino Creamino, Cinnamon, Misty, Dark Factor, and Pied. They are solitary birds in captivity due to their aggressive behavior towards other birds when confined, so it is not suggested to house one with conspecifics unless ample space is available. Parrotlets are often referred to as pocket parrots because of their size but they are known for their larger-than-life personalities and feisty attitudes. Female parrotlets have no blue on the wings whatsoever but can have blue eye streaks as well as a blue rump. Male parrotlets also have blue streaks behind the eyes which is often referred to as "eyeshadow " as well as blue rumps. Blue can vary in intensity from a bright cobalt blue to a pale, almost lavender shade of blue on American birds the blue is almost non-existent on marbled birds, only being visible on the underside of the wing right on the joint. Pacific parrotlets are sexually dimorphic: males possess shades of blue on their wings. Wild Pacific parrotlets are green with a dusty grey cast over the body, a bright green mask and a pinkish beak. A typical specimen is 11–14 centimetres (4.3–5.5 in) long and typically weighs 30 grams or more. The Pacific parrotlet ( Forpus coelestis) is a small green parrot originating from South America.
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