Pacific Parrotlet (Forpus coelestis)
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Pacific Parrotlet

Forpus coelestis (Lesson, RP, 1847)

11–14 cmLength26 gWeight

The Pacific parrotlet (Forpus coelestis), also known as Lesson's parrotlet, or the celestial parrotlet, is a species of small parrot in the family Psittacidae.

Busiest months: October and December · Most records: Ecuador, Peru, Colombia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Pacific Parrotlet has been recorded at 53 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 3 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Bosque Protector Cerro BlancoEcuador775 records
  2. Sendero Frutti Tour & BirdwatchingEcuador452 records
  3. Parque El OlivarPeru428 records
More places
  1. Rio Silanche Bird SanctuaryEcuador367 records
  2. Ayampe – Ruta del ColibríEcuador366 records
  3. Santuario Historico Bosque de PómacPeru340 records
  4. RE Manglares-Churute – La LagarteraEcuador340 records
  5. ACP ChaparríPeru334 records
  6. Río Lurín – DesembocaduraPeru329 records
  7. Reserva Jorupe y Urraca LodgeEcuador320 records

Countries and regions with the most records

EcuadorPeruColombia

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Pacific parrotlet (Forpus coelestis), also known as Lesson's parrotlet, or the celestial parrotlet, is a species of small parrot in the family Psittacidae.

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Questions

How big is the Pacific Parrotlet?

The Pacific Parrotlet is about 11–14 cm long and weighs around 26 g.

Where does the Pacific Parrotlet live?

Its breeding range: South America: western Ecuador and northwestern Peru. It is most often recorded in Ecuador, Peru and Colombia.

When is the best time to see the Pacific Parrotlet?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October and December (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Pacific Parrotlet endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Pacific Parrotlet as Least Concern.

What does the Pacific Parrotlet eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Pacific Parrotlet in?

It belongs to the family African & New World Parrots (Psittacidae), order Parrot (Psittaciformes).

At a glance

Length
11–14 cm
Weight
26 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Varied
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
77 mm
Tail
39 mm
Bill
17 mm
Tarsus
11 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: western Ecuador and northwestern Peru

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Parrot Psittaciformes
Family
African & New World Parrots Psittacidae
Genus
Forpus

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Pacific Parrotlet

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