The Green

Cheeked Conure
By Sophie Velea
• primarily teal green, with a
grey breast, dark head, long,
maroon tail, and blue flight feathers

Appearance
Diet
• Seeds, nuts, fruit (fresh or dried, depending on
taste), berries, and vegetables other than avocado
• They sometimes drink nectar from flowers; they and
other small parrots are important for pollination,
seed dispersal for some trees
• They have sharp beaks useful for cracking open nuts,
seeds
Habitat

• The Green Cheeked Conure or the Green

Cheeked Parakeet is a native bird to the
forests of South Africa
• Parts of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay
• Warm areas
Behavior
• Green Cheeked Conures are very
sociable, they love hanging out
with humans and exploring new
things
Lifespan
• Green cheeked conures live about 10-25 years
Size
• Green cheeked conures are about 10-11 inches (25-27 cm)
• Green cheeked conures weigh about 60-80 grams
Fun Facts
• 1. In general, green-cheeked conures are quieter
than other conures.
• 2. Green-cheeked conures need plenty of
socialization to avoid behavioral problems like
nipping.
• 3. These birds love their play and will appreciate a
good rotation of toys and a spacious cage to run
around.