Mexican Parrotlet: Traits, History, Food & Care (with Pictures)
These tiny parrots hail from Mexico, but you probably already knew that. The Mexican parrotlet is sometimes mistaken for a green parakeet, but these birds are actually smaller than the parakeet and have different personalities. The Mexican parrotlet is also called the blue-rumped and the turquoise-rumped parrotlet and is part of Mexico’s illegal bird trade industry – as many as 8,000 are caught illegally every year. So, if you’re interested in learning more about this beautiful pint-sized parrot, you’ve come to the right place. Read on for more information about this pint-sized parrot. Species Overview Common Names: Mexican parrotlet, blue-rumped …