Conures are a group of small to medium-sized parrots that are playful, intelligent and often referred to as the clowns of the parrot family. Conures are capable of learning to talk and can be taught tricks and are appropriate both for beginner or experienced bird owners. A tame Conure will quickly bond to its new owners and become part of the family.
General Care and Tips
- Conures are happier if kept with a cage mate.
- Feed a wide variety of foods for a healthy diet.
- Conures love toys, mix them up, changing toys everyday to keep the bird entertained.
- Keep the cage clean.
- Keep wings clipped.
- Trim nails regularly.
- Keep Quickstop (a styptic powder clotting agent safe for birds) handy in case of bleeding pin feathers or nails.
- Offer fresh food and water daily.
- Conures love to play in water, offer a bathing tub or bowl of water.
- Cuttlebone provides necessary minerals.
Toxic for Pet Birds
Species
- Nanday Conure
- Cinnamon Green Cheek Conure
- St. Thomas Conure
- Patagonian Conure
- Golden-Plumed Conure
- Yellow-Eared Conure
- Black-capped Conures
- Jenday Conure
Conure Related Merchandise
Avian Publications: Conure Books and DVDs
Amazon.com: Conures Books
Calypso Parrot: Conure Gifts
CafePress.com: Conure Gifts T-Shirts and Gifts
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Fast Facts
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Life Span
15 to 25 years
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Fact:
Makes an excellent pet
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Talking ability
Moderate
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Noise level
Loud (Aratinga genus), Moderate (Pyrrhura genus)
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Breeding ability
Good
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Number of eggs
4-5
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Incubation
24 to 28 days
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Fact:
Compatibility with other bird: Excellent
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Sexing
DNA or Surgical
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Diet
Pellets, fruit, vegetables, and nuts
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Playfulness
Highly intelligent, curious and love to cuddle
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Age at Maturity
1-3 years (the smaller Conures species mature more quickly)
