Conures are native to most of South and Central America.

In general, they are part of a large group of parrots that range from small species of 8.5 inches in length (about the size of some of the parakeets) to 19 inches (larger than some of the smaller macaws) with most of them being in the 12 to 13 inch range.

They can be very colourful birds, in both appearance and personality. These birds have a never-ending source of energy. They are fun to watch because of their vibrant colours and acrobatic natures. They are pleasant and peaceful birds. Unfortunately, the voice of many Conures is not always pleasant – often consisting of bouts of loud screaming. Although not known for their talking abilities, many can develop good vocabularies, especially if handfed.



Green Cheek Conures, like my Griffin pictured here are among the smaller conures that are fairly common as pets. They are generally very quiet and even their speaking voice is almost a whisper.


Sun Conures, like TJ who belongs to a member of the Parrot Club of Manitoba is a mid sized conure. Their voice can be considerably louder than a smaller conure, but their personality is fun and outgoing.


Patagonian Conures are the largest conure and they seem to know it. Their voice is louder than the smaller birds, but handfed birds are fun to be with. Thanks to Our Birds for the photo.

Except for the smaller and quieter conures, it is not recommended that you have a conure if you live in an apartment or if you can not tolerate some screaming. Although you may be able to control the noise to some extent, it is the nature of these birds to scream while they play or when they want attention or food.

For more information on Conures, please check out The Conure: An Owner's Guide to a Happy, Healthy Pet from Amazon.com.