Parrotlets are huge birds in a tiny body. They make wonderful pets, and will quickly become members of the family. Highly intelligent creatures, they can often be taught tricks and learn to talk. Parrotlets have an average lifespan of 15 to 20 years.
Parrotlets kept as single birds make the best pets. In pairs, one parrotlet often becomes dominant over the other, exhibiting possessive behavior and even picking on the other bird.
Intelligent and fearless birds, these little parrots can get into a lot of trouble if they’re not supervised when out of their cage. They’re also very territorial and can attack other animals, especially other birds, if given the opportunity. This doesn’t mean they need to be the only pet in the household, but they should be physically separated from other birds and pets for their own safety.
