Sun Conures originate from South and Central America. They grow to be about eleven inches long, from the top of their head to the tip of their tail. Their bodies and heads are predominantly bright orange/yellow, but their tails and wings can come in a variety of colours.

Conures are often referred to as the ‘clown’ of the parrot world, because they have big, fun-loving personalities. They are very playful, and always on the go, and need lots of toys to keep them amused. They can be quite noisy, so you need to be prepared for that, but the benefit of this is that they often make very good talkers.

They are usually very happy to be handled, and they are very affectionate. However, they are strong-willed, and they can be stubborn, which means you have to be gently firm when training them. Be prepared to be nipped, but you will usually be given a warning by your Conure, which takes the form of ‘beaking’ (i.e. holding your flesh in his beak, without applying any pressure).

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Sun Conures