(male left, female right) The spectacled parrotlet (Forpus conspicillatus) is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae.

Spectacled parrotlets are not found at altitudes higher than 1,600 metres (5,200 ft) above sea level.

[3] Green and blue coloring helps spectacled parrotlets camouflage with the tropical trees in their habitats.

[1] Their populations are stable and possibly increasing due to deforestation and land development, as they prefer open habitat rather than dense forest.

In the wild, spectacled parrotlets feed on seeds, nuts, leaves, berries, cactus, Tamarindus sp., and other fruits.

"[9] Calls can range between tweeting, chirping or buzzing sounds, depending on the information being relayed.

[5] By the age of four to six weeks, the parrotlet will have transitioned to mixed grains or pellets and eat enough on its own to sustain itself.

Chicks that are continuously handled this way remain sociable and enjoy spending time out of the cage with their owners.

If, however, after weaning, the bird is not regularly taken out of the cage, they may revert to a wild, nervous or aggressive temperament.

Spectacled parrotlets require cages roughly 24’’ by 24’’ by 18’’,[12] with perches of different sizes and textures to encourage nail filing and foot exercise.

Often, owners of spectacled parrotlets will clip the flight feathers as a safety precaution for the bird.