By Sandee L. Molenda, CAS
The most commonly kept species, Pacific parrotlets, originate in dry, desert-like regions located at the base of the Andean mountains. The area is well-known for its harsh conditions and competition for food and nesting space. It also has numerous predators that prey upon parrotlets. For the tiny 4-inch-long parrotlet, developing the skills necessary to survive in these rugged conditions has proved to be one of Nature’s success stories.
**For the full article, pick up the March 2010 issue of BIRD TALK**
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