What does the Pacific Parrotlet eat?

The Pacific Parrotlet's diet shapes where and when you'll find it. Understanding what it eats helps you predict where to look.

Diet overview

Herbivore (primarily granivorous and frugivorous)

How it forages

Feeds primarily on seeds of grasses and shrubs, berries, fruits (especially figs), and flower buds. They forage in trees and on the ground, often in small, active flocks.

When it feeds

Diurnal. Most active during the early morning and late afternoon, resting during the hottest parts of the day.

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