Corners are one of the beautiful and attractive parrot species. They vary in size. But, their size is small. They address people due to their playful, charming, catchy and attractive nature. They like to do what their owner does. They like to do household activities with their owners. Conures are native to South Africa. Almost 90% of conures are living in Brazil.
Conures are popular for their long pointed tail. Most of them are small in size, which makes it a perfect choice for a family parrot. They have a very beautiful color on the feathers. These colors include orange, yellow, blue, green, red etc. These colors are often like Macaws. These parrot species are also popular due to the presence of a lack of feathers around their eyes. That’s what they are often known as “Eye ring”.
Conures have a very attractive and charming personality. They are very intelligent parrot species. They make a good friendship with your owner. They are one of the best cuddly parrot species.
In this article, I will tell you:
- Fun facts about Conure parrot
- Conure parrot
- Is conure a good choice?
- Merits and demerits of adopting Conures
- Health and common conditions
- Adopting or buying a Sun Conure?
- Frequently asked questions
Let’s start without wasting time!
Fun Facts
Conures have a lot of species and subspecies. This varied group of conures contains about 100 different species. The popular species are:
- Sun Conure
- Jenday Conure
- Blue Crowned Conure
- Green Cheeked Conures
- Nanday Conure
Conure Parrot
Conures have many traits that are like Macaws. Actually Aratinga is the one genus of conures that is Latin for little macaws.
Conures have a very loving and friendly nature. They can form a bond with many people instead of a single person. If conures are well trained and well socialized then they can bond with all family members.
Two types of corners are Aratinga and Patagonians. They are best for families having children. Because they have much more tendency to get affectionate and make a bond with them.
Corners are very active birds. They like to play with different toys while staying inside the cage. The size of conures varies from species to species. The size of the least cage for the corner is 36 inches in length, 24 inches in width and 24 inches in height. To take a water bath in their water dish or also through a spray.
Is Conure a Good Choice for an Owner?
Yes, conures are good choices for owners but adopting a conure has both merits and demerits. As a parrot owner for 8 years, first I will tell the merits and then demerits of adopting the conure.
Merits
- Conures are affectionate social and cuddly parrot species. They socialize with many people.
- Conures are the intelligent parrot species. They played tricks on their owners. They like to play with toys.
- They have very beautiful color on their feathers that attracts all parrot or bird lovers. This is the main reason for their adoption as the pet parrot.
Demerits
- Conures get frustrated when children touch them or want to play with them.
- They are not suitable for those people who live in apartments or have a closed neighbor due to its noise.
- Conures are unable to speak, they only mimic.
Care and Food
It is very important to give a nutritional balanced diet to the corners for best health results. Their diet must consist of fruits, vegetables etc. It is better not to serve nuts to the parrots. It is due to the high content of fats in it. Lafeber’s food is good for your conure. It includes Lafeber’s Avi-cakes, Pellet berries, Nutri berries etc. It is good for the nutritional health of conure.
Personality & Behavior
Conures are famous for their cuddle playful nature. They are very bold parrots as compared to many shy parrots. Conures are active and working parrot species. They need many fun activities and multiply twice for a happy occupied day. Conures like to travel with their owners. It is a great choice for parrot owners, because it is a very playful parrot species. Conures like to sit on their owners’ shoulder, arm, hands etc.
Speech & Sound
Conures have a very high voice. A high pitched sound is emitted by them when they are excited or want to get the attention of their owner. Many parrot owners, reinforce conures to screech by moving around the conures cage. Conures have a talking ability.
But, they cannot say many words or long sentences. They only mimic. They have a very short vocabulary as compared to many other parrots. Talking ability vary from species of conures. Some conures talk very frequent and some can talk.
Health & Common Conditions
Conures often face the problem of feather picking. Feather picking is due to many reasons. It includes lack of appropriate mental health, boredom etc. This disease is overcome by giving a suitable environment to the parrot. Many exercises are helpful as well as a balanced nutritional right is helpful. You can take your conure to a veterinary doctor on a regular basis to prevent many diseases.
Adopting or Buying a Sun Conure
For adopting or buying a sun conure it is better to first know that it is a captive bred certified or not. This bird parrot species is very expensive. It cost about $800. Here I will tell you about some reputable all line platforms from where you can buy or adopt Sun conure.
You can also buy sun conures from the breeder. But you can ask questions to the breeder to know about the parrot breeding or working capability. Check your parrot before buying and getting it to the home. I healthy parrot in good alertness activeness bright color feathers etc.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Are sun conures a good pet?
Yes, sure, sun conures are a good pet parrot. The reason is its lovely and affectionate nature. It requires a small space to live. This parrot doesn’t need a high maintenance that makes it a good choice for parrot lovers.
Do sun conures talk a lot?
No, sun conures can not talk a lot. Talking ability depends on the species of conures that you are getting as your pet bird. This creature will mimic sounds, words etc, but they wouldn’t talk the whole sentence or word. They make less noise while talking or mimic as compared to other parrot species.
Do sun conures like the attraction of their owner?
Yes, the sun conures like the attraction of their owner. They are one of the best cuddly parrot species. They have a very loving nature. They like to be held by their owner.
Is A Conure A Parrot?
Yes, conure is a parrot. Conures belong to family of parrots. It is famous for plumage, social nature, attractive behavior etc. Conures are medium birds. They have many colors and markings on their body. They are inhabitants of South and Central America.
Write Names of Types of Conures.
As a parrot lover, here, I will tell you 20 names of types of conures.
- Sun Conure
- Green-Cheeked Conure
- White-Eyed Conure
- Painted Conure
- Jenday Conure
- Nanday Conure
- Crimson-Bellied Conure
- Dusky-Headed Conure
- Fiery-Shouldered Conure
- Half-Moon Conure
- Golden-Capped Conure
- Mitred Conure
- Patagonian Conure
- Maroon-Bellied Conure
- Peach-Fronted Conure
- Blue-Crowned Conure
- Brown-Throated Conure
- Cherry-Headed Conure
- Black-Capped Conure
- Yellow-Sided Conure
Conclusion
Yes, it is a perfect choice for the parrot lovers to adopt conure. It is a small parrot species that will live in a cage in your house. As a conure owner, a balanced diet and keep your conure to the veterinary doctor for regular check up.
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I’m Amna, and I absolutely adore birds, especially parrots. I’ve been immersed in the world of these colorful feathered friends for over 10 years. While I’m not a bird doctor, I’ve gathered a wealth of knowledge on how to care for and understand them.
My experiences extend to various bird species like parrots, macaws, cockatoos, canaries, and finches. In addition to my personal adventures with birds, I’ve dedicated time to volunteering at a local bird rehabilitation center.
My true passion lies in sharing what I know about parrots and birds with you. Through my articles, I aim to share the information you need to provide the very best care for your avian companions. So, let’s embark on this journey together and make your feathered friends’ lives as joyful and healthy as possible!