They are also the world's smallest species and are often confused with lovebirds or gray cheeks. . Being true parrots, however, they are most closely related to the large Amazons. In the wild they are found in Mexico, South and Central America. Pacific Parrotlets The Pacific or Celestial parrotlet is the most well known and popular species of parrotlet . They are approximately five inches in length and weigh 30 grams .
Many females also have an eye streak as well although it is emerald green rather than cobalt.
They have dark green backs and wings with yellow-green feathers around the face. The legs and beaks of both sexes are pink when hatched and gradually turn horn-colored upon maturity. There is a subspecies in which the females have a teal rump and the males have gray wings and backs. In addition, several color mutations of Pacifics have been developed including blue, dark factor blue, American yellow, European yellow, fallow and lutino. Pacific parrotlets are the most aggressive and fearless species.