All About Parrotlets

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Parrotlets refer to a number of species  which encompass the genera of Forpus, Nannopsittaca, and Touit. 

Parrotlets are often thought of as the smallest parrots in the world when in fact they are the second smallest parrots in the world. Parrotlets are usullay between 4.5 inches and 5.5 inches in length. Parrotlets may be seen in a wide variety of colors and may even have patches of different colors depending on the species and the mutations of the specific bird. 

In the wild parrotlets eat seeds, vegetables, grains, and fruit. 

Parrotlets are native to South America and Central America.

The biggest health risk to a parrotlet is being accidently stepped on due to it's small size. You may also want to pay some extra atenttion to it's diet since there really aren't too many feed mixes on the market designed specifically for parrotlets. 

Parrotlets are popular pets  due to their size and cuteness. Some people call them mini Amazons due to the likeness of their appearance. Parrotlets often like to keep to themselves and don't make too much noise.It's highly recommended to have more than one parrotlet kept together because a single parrotlet will likely get lonely. When young, parrotlets may be a little nippy but can be taught not to bite by the age of ten weeks.