Spectacled Parrotlet

The Spectacled Parrotlet is a species of parrot in the Psittacidae family. It is found in Colombia, Panama, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, and heavily degraded former forest.

The Spectacled Parrotlet is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Spectacled Parrotlet (Forpus conspicillatus) is a species of parrot in the Psittacidae family. It is found in Colombia, Panama, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, and heavily degraded former forest. Male by entrance to nest References - * BirdLife International 2004. Forpus conspicillatus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved on 24 July 2007. More

The Spectacled Parrotlets (Forpus conspicillatus) occur naturally in Eastern Panama, Northern Colombia and Central Colombia . They are considered an endangered species in the wild (CITES II). * Sub-species Description: The male has a yellowish green forehead, extending to the cheeks and throat. The underparts are slightly duller in coloration, with a bluish gray suffusion on the breast. The area encircling the eyes is cobalt-blue. More

The tiny Spectacled parrotlet is the newest addition to US aviculture. Although a limited number of bloodlines were imported from Europe, they have proven to be quite prolific. The male Spectacle is a deep green bird with bright violet-blue on wings and rump and surrounding the eye in a distinctive ring. Females are lighter in color, lacking any blue markings. Eye is surrounded with bright emerald green. Legs and feet are pink, beak is pinkish-white. Click here for more detailed species characteristics. More

Spectacled Parrotlet are also commonly kept as companion pets. Some call the parrotlet the "little amazon". There are several color mutations to choose from. Some of these but not limited to are green, blue, fallow, and lutino. They have sweet chatty sounds and can learn to say a few words. Parrotlets can be easily trained to "step-up" with patience and consistency. More

The Spectacled Parrotlet has a bit more timid demeanor than the Pacific P’let. It is an easy going bird that loves attention and its owner unless they are nesting, and when they are, they can be quite fierce defenders of the nest box! Their green color is about the same as a normal green Pacific, but the male Spectacled Parrotlet has a distinct blue ring around its eye, thus giving it the look of wearing glasses, or spectacles. More

Spectacled parrotlets fall somewhere in between the Pacific and green-rumped in personality, not quite as bull-headed as the Pacific but a bit more outgoing than the green-rumped. The blue-winged parrotlet is also less aggressive and stubborn than the Pacific, and can be somewhat flighty. Mexican parrotlets, although rare as pets, have a very mellow and endearing personality, as do the yellow-faced. More

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Spectacled Parrotlet is native to Columbia, Panama, and Venezuela. More

Spectacled Parrotlet is not much bigger than the Green Rump and seems to have a personality somewhere between the Green Rump and the Pacific. They are outgoing & affectionate as well as fearless but do not normally attack as readily as the Pacific. All types of Parrotlets are sexually dimorphic, which mean males and females can be distinguished visually. They have a lifespan of approximately 20 years. More