About the Pacific Parrotlet
The Pacific parrotlet, also known as Lesson's parrotlet, or the celestial parrotlet, is a species of small parrot in the family Psittacidae.
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The Pacific parrotlet (Forpus coelestis) is a small green parrot originating from South America. A typical specimen is 11–14 centimetres (4.3–5.5 in) long and typically weighs 30 grams or more. Wild Pacific parrotlets are green with a dusty grey cast over the body, a bright green mask and a pinkish beak. Legs and feet are pinkish-grey. Pacific parrotlets are sexually dimorphic: males possess shades of blue on their wings.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in United States, Germany.
When to see it
Peak activity in January · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Green-rumped ParrotletForpus passerinusThe green-rumped parrotlet is 12 cm (4.7 in) long and weighs 20–28 g (0.71–0.99 oz).
Dusky-billed ParrotletForpus modestusThe dusky-billed parrotlet, also known as Sclater's parrotlet, is a small species of parrot in the family Psittacidae.
Yellow-faced ParrotletForpus xanthopsYellow-faced parrotlets are about 14.5 cm (5.7 in) long and weigh about 35 grams (1.2 oz).
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