Conures are either large parakeets or small parrots that are found in the western hemisphere. All living conure species are found in Central and South America; the extinct Carolina Parakeet was an exception. For parrots, conures are lightly built, with long tails (Conure literally means 'cone tail').  They come in a diverse range of colors. Conure beaks always have a small cere and are usually horn-colored or black.

Conures are often called the clowns of the parrot world due to their constant attention seeking behavior including hanging upside-down and swaying back and forth or "dancing." They can be VERY noisy and can also be nippy, if not trained and socialized properly. They do enjoy learning new tricks and can be very entertaining. We love them for their great sense of humor and their fun-loving personality. With a little training, they usually can easily be trained to do tricks. Most may learn to talk. Conures, in general, love to snuggle under things, so providing them with a tightly woven wash cloth, soft piece of fabric, or fuzzy toy is always appreciated. The beauty of these birds can be best enjoyed by adding one of our conure suncatchers to your home décor.