About the Pacific Parrotlet
The Pacific parrotlet, also known as Lesson's parrotlet, or the celestial parrotlet, is a species of small parrot in the family Psittacidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Forpus coelestis |
| Species Codes | pacpar2, PAPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pacific Parrotlet belong to?
The Pacific Parrotlet (Forpus coelestis) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Pacific Parrotlet?
The Pacific parrotlet, also known as Lesson's parrotlet, or the celestial parrotlet, is a species of small parrot in the family Psittacidae....
Where can I report a Pacific Parrotlet sighting?
You can log sightings of Pacific Parrotlet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pacpar2, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in New World and African Parrots 183 species
More Birds in Order Psittaciformes
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Quick Stats
Psittaciformes
Order
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Species in Family
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