The Green Cheeked Conure
Fast Facts
One of the shier types of conures
Looks very similar to the maroon-bellied conure except maroon-bellied has a gold-toned feathers on its chest and maroon feathersin a heart-shape on its abdomen
Looks very similar to the maroon-bellied conure except maroon-bellied has a gold-toned feathers on its chest and maroon feathersin a heart-shape on its abdomen
Green Cheeked Conure Native Region & Natural Habitat
Native Region:
Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina
Natural Habitat:
Dense forests, woodlands, savannas
Average Size in Grams: 51-100 grams
Cost to Acquire: $200-$499
Interaction Level: Highly Social
Good Pet for a Child? Yes
Cage Size: Medium
Average Lifespan: 13-20 years
Involvement Required: Medium
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Green Cheeked Conure Care, Feeding and Behavior
Fresh water/pellets/fresh produce daily, medium-sized cage, paper and wood toys for chewing and destroying, exposure to radio or television when alone to keep company, significant amount of time out of cage daily to socialize and be handled, annual veterinary check-ups, regular nail clipping +/- misting, may be housed with other similar species birds or singly
Green Cheeked Conure Personality & Behavior
social, playful, mischievous, clownish
Zupreem Primary Food Recommendation: FruitBlend
If Converting Green Cheeked Conure From A Seed Diet To A Pellet Diet, What is the Best Conversion Method?
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Health and Common Conditions:
feather picking, avian ganglioneuritis/bornavirus, psittacosis, aspergillosis, psittacine beak and feather disease
Does Green Cheeked Conure Typically Bond to One Person?
Not generally
Do They Bite? Nips
Can You Put More Than One In The Same Cage? Maybe
Best Bird Food and Treats For Green Cheeked Conure
Zupreem Natural
Zupreem Sensible Seed
Zupreem Pure Fun
Zupreem Real Rewards
