They may be one of the world’s smallest parrots, but Dusky-billed Parrotlets pack huge personality into their tiny frames. Weighing less than an ounce and small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, these vibrant green birds captivate bird lovers with their curious nature, lively chatter, and strong family bonds. As you read…
The Mexican Parrotlet (Forpus cyanopygius) is one of the smallest parrots in the world, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in color and personality. As their name suggests, these tiny parakeets are native to Mexico, inhabiting arid forests and scrublands primarily along the country’s western coastal region. You could cup one…
You gaze up into the dense green canopy of the tropical forest. A flash of bright green and yellow darts by. It’s a Riparian Parrotlet! This vibrant little bird is one of the smallest parrots in the world, weighing less than 1 ounce (25 grams). As its name suggests, the Riparian Parrotlet lives along rivers…
You may have seen videos online of tiny, colorful parrots with big personalities. These pint-sized parrots are called parrotlets, and they make popular pets. Parrotlets are the smallest parrot species in the world, but they pack a lot of spirit into their tiny frames! Of all the parrotlet varieties, one species always stands out for…
Have you ever seen a bright flash of green and blue feathers zip past you? If so, you may have spotted the Pacific Parrotlet (Forpus coelestis), one of the smallest and most colorful parrots in the world! Measuring just 4 to 5 inches (10 to 13 centimeters) long and weighing 1 to 1.5 ounces (30…
Have you ever seen a tiny, colorful parrotlet and wondered what they are all about? Forpus parrotlets are a genus of small, feisty parrots packed with personality. The nine species in the Forpus genus are native to various countries in Central and South America. “Forpus parrotlets captivate bird lovers with their bright colors, intelligence, and…
Have you ever seen a bright flash of green dart past overhead, letting out a loud, ringing squawk? If so, you may have spotted the Brown-throated Parakeet! These vibrant little birds stand out with their jewel-like green color and namesake brown stripes. Though they originate from the forests and woodlands of South America—primarily Brazil, Bolivia,…
Have you ever seen a small, swift parakeet darting through trees or across the sky, its green wings flashing brightly in the sunlight? If you spend time outdoors in parts of Mexico or Central America, you might spot the Olive-throated Parakeet (Eupsittula nana). This colorful little bird measures just 6 to 7 inches (15 to…
Bright green feathers with splashes of blue, an orange patch on its forehead – you’d certainly notice an Orange-fronted Parakeet if it landed nearby! These colorful birds stand out with their unique looks. About the size of a fist, they’re bigger than a budgie but still one of the smaller parakeet species. You’ll find these…
Have you ever seen a bright green parrot flying through the desert or perched on a tall cactus? If so, you may have spotted the Cactus Parakeet (Eupsittula cactorum), a small and uniquely Mexican parrot. As its name suggests, this little bird has adapted perfectly to make its home in the arid landscapes of Mexico….
