Conure Jamaica NY

Zoological Education Network

What to expect from your Conure

Conures are usually gregarious, playful, animated birds that enjoy and seek attention. Some conures may be considered short-tempered, and their noise level can be irritating. The less common dusky-headed and green-cheeked conures are somewhat quieter than the more familiar jenday, sun, mitred or half-moon conures. Conures generally have a cavalier attitude about investigating anything new in their environment; thus, they often suffer from injuries. These birds are generally poor talkers, but they can be very vocal in the early morning and late afternoon.

Vital statistics

• Body length: 9-12 inches (23-31 cm)
• Body weight (most): 80-200 grams
• Age of sexual maturity: 1-3 years
• Maximum life span: 35 years

Is your Conure a male or a female?

It is difficult to reliably distinguish a male from a female conure based on physical characteristics; therefore, endoscopy or laboratory methods must be used for sex determination in breeding facilities. Conures are prolific breeders and the offspring are easy to hand-raise.

What do Conures do all day?

Conures are playful and easily amused with simple toys. They often lie on their backs and chew at their toes or may play hide-and-seek with a towel or brown bag in their enclosure. Because they love to chew, any toys must be free of toxic metals, hooks, sharp objects or small, easily consumed components.

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