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Conures Parrots

Conures are large parakeets native to Central and South America. They are lightly built, with long tails. They come in a diverse range of colors; their beaks always have a small cere and are usually horn-colored or black. They have a great personality and sense of humor. They do require more time and are more prone to behavioral problems than a budgie or other parrots.
They are very active parrots that like to play, explore and chew. Lots of toys are recommended to keep their beaks from getting busy on your furniture
Conures make great pets if you don’t mind the occasional screeching outburst. This is something to be considered when thinking of adding a conure to your family. They can be very noisy and can also be nippy, if not trained and socialized properly.  Like other parrots, conures are very social birds; they do require daily interaction with their social group, and entertainment, things to do. It is best to keep them where the center of attention is , usually in the family room and leave the cage door open or allow your pet to be on a playpen whenever someone is at home.
Although conures go through nippy phases that can be hard on children as well as adults, they make good family pets as long as they have been well socialized.

The conures cage should be large enough to allow it to clamber around. Perch placement should be carefully considered to avoid rubbing the tails against the bars. The cage needs to have a lot of toys.