Pacific Parrotlets are native to the dry tropical forests and savannahs of Peru and Ecuador. Parrotlets have not been kept as pets until recently; although there are seven subspecies, only three are popular pets. They are much loved by almost everyone who encounters them. Pacific Parrotlets, sometimes called Celestial Parrotlets, are the most popular subspecies. These little birds with big personalities have a life expectancy of up to 25 years, and are relatively aggressive compared to other parrots.   Pacific Parrotlets,, sometimes called Celestial Parrotlets, are sweet, playful little animals. In the wild, they flock in large groups at feeding sites, where they eat cactus fruits, grass seeds and berries. In aviculture, they are extremely curious and playful. They are known for being a bit more pushy or dominating than many parrotlets, however. Simply teach your Pacific Parrotlet from the start that you are the boss and you should have no problems with it! Parrotlets should be kept alone or they can develop jealousy or aggression problems concerning everything from toys to owners- parrotlets in general do not like sharing what they consider their possessions! You should spend as much one on one time with your parrotlet to keep him attached to you, if you don't intend on spending a lot of time with him/her you might want to consider having more than one in order to prevent your Pacific Parrotlet from becoming bored or depressed, having a mate of the opposite sex and similar age might be a good idea. Pacific Parrotlets need lots of toys, and adore swings and rope or anything they can chew on! They are quite strong, so be sure the toys will stand up to their hard beaks. Parrotlets bond strongly with the person who spends the most time with them, especially during the time when they are between six and 12 weeks old. Be sure your Pacific Parrotlets environment remains above 50 degrees Fahrenheit and that it does not become overheated in summer temperatures. Pacific parrotlets have absolutely no comprehension of how tiny they are, and will bravely take on a larger bird or anything that makes them feel threatened. Pacific’s are willful, stubborn, and can be quite aggressive. If you are late with their breakfast you will be treated to an angry parrotlet cussing, foot-stomping and with ruffled feathers. They WILL be the boss, if you let them. And don't be fooled by the size of that beak; it may not be large enough to remove body parts, but the amount of pain it can inflict is surprising!  Potential parrotlet owners would be wise to read all they can about bird behavior, because Pacific’s can be every bit as challenging as Amazon parrots. But that is exactly what makes them so popular; who can resist such a brazen attitude in something so tiny? Properly socialized and handled, they are endearing, affectionate and entertaining pets.

Pacific’s grow to around 5 inches in length, the smallest of the true parrots, and their plumage is mainly green in color. Their irises and legs are brown, and their bills are horn-colored. Male Pacific Parrotlets have a blue line behind each eye and their forehead and faces are washed with bright yellow coloring. The necks and upper backs are a bluish-gray color, while their under-wing coverts and lower back extending to the rump are a brilliant cobalt blue. All of the wing coverts are bright blue except the undersides of the flight feathers, which are bluish-green. Males' flanks and the sides of their breasts are gray. The upper tail coverts are a bluish-green also, and the rest of the tail is green. Females have emerald green feathers where males have blue, but they may have rumps, which are turquoise and a slight blue coloration behind their eyes. Where the undercarriage of the male is grayer, females have a brighter green coloring. Female Pacific Parrotlets also have less yellow coloration over their heads than do males.