Vibrant and funny conure like the Green Cheek Conure are often called the clowns of the bird world. This is because of their playful personalities, which make them fun and interesting pets that love to interact with their pet parents. Learn more about these fascinating birds, their behaviors, and how to care for them in the sections below.
Experience Level: Intermediate
Expected Size: Conures grow up to 15 inches (38 cm) from head to end of tail.
Lifespan: Conures can live as long as 20 years.
Behavior: Conures have playful personalities and can be noisy.
Temperament: They need at least an hour of daily interaction with their pet parents.
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Safety tips for you and your pet:
1. ALL ANIMALS can potentially carry viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic diseases contagious to humans. 2. Thoroughly wash your hands with
warm, soapy water before and after contact with any pet or its habitat. 3. Adults should assist children with hand washing after contact with a pet or its enclosure. 4. Use caution when handling pets, and remember they may bite or scratch, especially when stressed.