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Pacific parrotlet
One of the worlds smallest parrots. Tiny body but big personality like a large parrot. Very affectionate when hand-tamed.
The Pacific parrotlet, also known as Lesson's parrotlet or the celestial parrotlet, is a species of small parrot in the family Psittacidae, native to Ecuador and Peru. Despite their diminutive size, Pacific parrotlets have bold, fearless personalities and are known to challenge much larger birds. They are popular companion birds owing to their compact size and relatively quiet voice, and can learn to mimic a small number of words.
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Origen
Ecuador and Peru
Esperanza de vida
15-20 years
Tamaño
12-14cm
Temperatura
15〜30℃
Humedad
40〜60%
Parrot pellets, seeds, vegetables
30cm+. Small but active
Fearless and bold temperament
Very tame when hand-raised from chick
Quiet voice — suitable for apartments
Small size — watch for escape and accidents
Beginner. Esta es una especie amigable para principiantes. No requiere equipo especial ni experiencia, y puede mantenerse con éxito con una configuración de cuidado básica.
La temperatura ideal para Pacific Parrotlet es 15〜30℃. La humedad recomendada es 40〜60%. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
La esperanza de vida promedio de Pacific Parrotlet es 15-20 years. Con cuidados y nutrición adecuados, pueden vivir una vida larga y saludable.
Pacific Parrotlet típicamente alcanza 12-14cm como adulto. El tamaño puede variar según las condiciones de cuidado y la genética individual.
Pacific Parrotlet se alimenta de: Parrot pellets, seeds, vegetables. Apunta a una dieta equilibrada con una frecuencia de alimentación adecuada.
El precio de Pacific Parrotlet varía significativamente según el morfo, tamaño y linaje. Consulta nuestra página de precios de mercado para información actualizada.
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