About Parrotlets
As the name suggests, Parrotlets are one of the smallest parrots available, at 5½ inches long, but they offer all of the features available in those parrots with larger packages. They are affectionate, may learn to talk and take up much less room than the big parrots. They can get feisty, as well, but again, in a smaller version of the large parrots. These birds are very inquisitive and very small, so they should always be supervised when out of their cages. Because of their energy, parrotlets should be provided with a roomy cage and plenty of toys.

Parrotlets are commonly available in two different species, although there is a total of seven. The Pacific parrotlets (Forpus coelestis) are distinguished by colored eye streaks -- blue in the males, and all blue accents are replaced with emerald green on the females. Green-rumped parrotlets (F. passerinus) are slightly smaller than the Pacifics and have subspecies. General coloration is apple green, and the foreheads of both males and females are light yellow, with the females slightly even more yellow. The males have blue accent feathers on their wings, and the females have green markings instead.