Mexican Parrotlet: Traits, History, Food & Care (with Pictures)

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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 …

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What Other Birds Can Parrotlets Live Together With?

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Parrotlets are adorable tiny parrots with huge personalities! If you’re thinking about bringing a companion home for your parrotlet but aren’t sure what birds will make a good companion for him, we’ll go over the ins and outs and possible solutions. You definitely want your parrotlet to be comfortable, and we’re sure the last thing you want to do is stress your birds out, so we hope this article will help you make the right decision for you and your parrotlet. The Single Bird Many species of birds do appreciate living with other birds. If you’re unable to spend as …

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