The Pacific Parrotlet
Fast Facts
Big personality in a little body
Male is green and has a blue stripe behind the eye and blue on the back and wing, while females don’t have blue on body and may not have stripe.
Male is green and has a blue stripe behind the eye and blue on the back and wing, while females don’t have blue on body and may not have stripe.
Pacific Parrotlet Native Region & Natural Habitat
Native Region:
Mexico, Central and South America
Natural Habitat:
Lowland forests, shrublands
Average Size in Grams: 26-50 grams
Cost to Acquire: $200-$499
Interaction Level: Moderately Social
Good Pet for a Child? No
Cage Size: Medium
Average Lifespan: 13-20 years
Involvement Required: Medium
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Pacific ParrotletPionus
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Pacific Parrotlet Care, Feeding and Behavior
Fresh water/pellets/fresh produce daily, small- to medium-sized cage with various sized perches, paper and toys for foraging, exposure to radio or television when alone to keep company, daily attention and time out of cage to socialize, annual veterinary check-ups, regular nail clipping +/- misting to bathe, exposure to artificial UV light if kept indoors, housed singly or with others.
Pacific Parrotlet Personality & Behavior
bold, affectionate, stubborn, active
Zupreem Primary Food Recommendation: FruitBlend
If Converting Pacific Parrotlet From A Seed Diet To A Pellet Diet, What is the Best Conversion Method?
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Health and Common Conditions:
psittacosis, accidental trauma, feather picking
Does Pacific Parrotlet Typically Bond to One Person?
Not generally
Do They Bite? Painful Bite
Can You Put More Than One In The Same Cage? Maybe
Best Bird Food and Treats For Pacific Parrotlet
Zupreem Natural
Zupreem Sensible Seed
Zupreem Pure Fun
Zupreem Real Rewards
