These tiny gems have very outgoing personalities but not as as much of a stubborn streak as their Pacific cousins. While not as sweet as Green Rumps, they are very inquisitive and curious and make delightful pets. Blue Wings are larger than the previously described birds, weighing 35 grams or more and close to five and one-half inches in length. Males and females have gray beaks and legs. Males have blue violet wings, backs and rumps.
Females have light green yellow faces.
Blue Wings can also be difficult to get to breed, often taking six months or more before producing eggs. Mexicans are bright green and males have gorgeous bright turquoise wings, backs and rumps. Both males and females have gray beaks and legs but females' beaks do not turn gray until they are in breeding condition. Mexican parrotlets are an enigma in the world of parrotlets. They are the only species that can be bred in a colony.