🦜 Bird · size Very small
Toui Céleste
Companion bird requiring interaction and stimulation.
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Weight
25–40 g
Size
Very small
Lifespan
8–30 ans
Energy
Élevé
Maintenance
Faible
Training
Élevé
Le Toui Céleste is a breed of bird size very small, weighing 25–40 g et vivant en moyenne 8–30 ans.It adapts well to apartment living.
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Élevé
Trainability
Élevé
Maintenance
Faible
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Very small size (0.025–0.04 kg) — ideal for apartment and easy transport.
- 2Lifespan: 8 to 30 years on average, depending on maintenance and diet.
- 3High energy level — at least 1 hour of activity per day for its balance.
- 4Minimal maintenance — little shedding, occasional brushing.
Chapter 1
Getting to know the Toui Céleste
Our selection
Dry food suited to the Toui Céleste
Physical
Breed standard
The Celestial parrotlet (Forpus coelestis) has green plumage, just like the Summer parrotlet (Forpus passerinus), but there are other artificial mutations, notably American yellow and turquoise blue. This bird has fairly obvious sexual dimorphism: the male has blue coloration on the flight feathers and rump and forming a line behind the eyes. This bird measures 12 to 13 cm.
Living conditions
What living situation?
This bird frequents dry wooded areas and secondary forests.
What if you adopted your future companion?
The Toui Céleste of your dreams may already be waiting in a shelter. Hundreds of toui céleste (and equally wonderful crossbreeds) are looking for a family in France — every adoption starts a new story.
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What human age for a toui céleste ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 8–30 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
Equivalent human age
24years
Young adult
Growth is complete: switch to adult food and set ration to ideal weight to prevent post-sterilization weight gain.
Estimate: Proportional estimate: a reference life expectancy of 15 years, scaled to an 80-year human life. No reference veterinary table exists for this species.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for bird
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- saltModerate
- mistletoeLow
- caffeineLow
- bitter almondHigh
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a toui céleste ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for bird. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Estimate not available for this species.
Appears in
Toui Céleste in our rankings
Very small bird breeds
5 breeds ranked by size
See the rankingBirds with the longest lifespans
Maximum documented lifespan — 30 years for the Cockatoo
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10 breeds demanding daily activity
See the rankingBest birds for apartment living
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See the rankingFAQ
Frequently asked questions about Toui Céleste
How long does a Celestial Parakeet live?+
Is a Celestial Parakeet suitable for beginners?+
What basic equipment should I provide?+
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For more information
Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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