Green Cheeked Conure

Green Cheek Conure

Pyrrhura molinae


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Taxonomy:

Psittaciformes / Psittacidae / Pyrrhura / molinae molinae

Names :

    Green Cheeked Conure
    Green Cheek Conure
    Molinae Conure

Distribution:

Originally from Brazil, Bolivia and Argentina

Description:

Length: 26 cm
Plumage The Green-cheeked has coloring very similar to the Maroon-bellied Conure, but can be distinguished by the reddish upper surface of its' tail feathers. It has a green body with blue primary flight feathers and a maroon tail. The scallop feathers on the chest and upper neck are fringed with white. There is purple on the belly and the beak and the ear covers are brown.
Bill: dark grey
Legs: grey
Iris: brown

Habitat:

Light forest and open woodland

Nutrition:

Seeds, nuts, berries and fruits.

Breeding:

These birds are willing nesters and will produce large clutches. They are sexually mature at three years but will only breed well until about their ninth year. They are not too fussy about their nesting box but can use a box about 7" x 7".

Add. Notes:

These birds tame very easily and are very sociable. The Pyrrhuras are a quieter conure than the Aratinga species making them an easier pet to live with. However, they are not known to be great talkers. In the wild they are very sociable with other green-cheeks. Often they forage in groups and spend the night sleeping together. This bird is not nearly as noisy as most Aratinga species. They are considered poor talkers but great pets, as they easily bond with people and are very active and playful. This clever conure is extremely active, bold, and curious. Both mischievous and energetic, these chatty little birds can make delightfully spunky pets. They can be nippy and should be provided with a variety of toys to fulfill their activity requirements.