The Pacific parrotlet (Forpus coelestis) is a small green parrot originating from South America.

Pacific parrotlets are sexually dimorphic: males possess shades of blue on their wings.

Parrotlets are often referred to as pocket parrots because of their size; but they are known for their larger-than-life personalities and feisty attitudes.

[3][4] Most common in dry habitats such as the desert and deciduous forest, but have spread into humid areas in response to deforestation.

[4] In 2014 a small flock of Pacific parrotlets was reported near the Rio Mataje in Nariño, southwestern Colombia.

[6] Pacific parrotlets are found living in flocks from 40 to 50, on the borders of W lowlands and foothills, woodlands, shrubby clearings, gardens, parks, and crops (Restall & Freile, 2019, p. 208).

[9][10] In captivity they are best kept individually with ample human attention, given their propensity for aggression, but can also be kept as a pair in a very large cage under extreme supervision, as they are very social birds that can benefit from same species companionship, but have violent tendencies under stressful conditions.

Parrotlets are very easy to emotionally distress and their reactions are dangerous to their health, so keeping them isolated from other parrot species outside of the cage is an absolute must.

[3] While in captivity, Pacific parrotlets thrive on a variety diet, some staples may include but are not limited to offerings of quinoa, millet, broccoli, beetroot, oats, bellpepper, brown rice, apples, and pomegranate seeds.

Older birds will gradually develop an appetite for a more seed or pellet based diet, which should always be supplemented with fresh fruits and vegetables.

Since 1930 the U.S. has had an established breeding population in captivity, before CITES laws preventing importing wildlife from foreign countries.