Here's my Pacific Parrotlet... while it's a greenish-gray bird "in the wild", its popularity in the pet trade has led to a rainbow of colors with over 40 breeds. The Pacific Parrotlet is endemic to western Ecuador (western Esmeraldas) to northwestern Peru (La Libertad, Cajamarca); recently recorded in extreme southwestern Colombia (Nariño). It is most common in dry habitats such as the desert and deciduous forest, but have spread into humid areas in response to deforestation. Pacific parrotlets are found living in flocks from 40 to 50 birds in size. Parrotlets, in general, are feisty, affectionate, and willful. The Pacific parrotlet, in particular, does not understand that it is a tiny bird, and has no trouble challenging other animals, or even, humans. They can be quite aggressive when in a captive environment.