Buyer question
How long does a Parrotlet parrot live?
Our Animal Library gives the Parrotlet parrot a lifespan of 15–20 years.
Source: the Parrotlet parrot page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Parrotlet parrot in the Animal Library
The detail
Parrotlets are tiny parrots from Central and South America, with the Pacific parrotlet the common pet. They carry a full-sized parrot personality in a 30-gram body, which makes them great in small homes and surprisingly bold.
- Origin
- Central and South America
- Best fit
- Apartments, one-bird homes
What to weigh
Parrotlets can turn nippy and territorial if not handled daily, and they fear nothing, including bigger birds that can hurt them. They are best kept singly or as a pair, not in mixed flocks.