Why a Green-Cheek
Conure?
8 reasons to own one!
Written by The FeatherTree
1. They are not loud compared to other parrots and conures. They are in the
Pyrrhura genus and make about one half the noise of a Sun or Jenday Conure
which makes them ideal for condos or apartments.
2. They are small birds with big bird personalities! They play just like a
large parrot or macaw - they will use their feet to hold things, roll on
their back to play or sleep. They love to wrestle with and then be scratched
by their favorite human.
3. They are easy to feed and not as destructive as a large parrot.
4. They are easy to house with their ideal size they can use most cockatiel
cages and they do not need the heavy bars of a more expensive cage.
5. Green-Cheeks have oil glands they use to preen their feathers and do not
create the dust found on cockatiels, cockatoos, and African Grey Parrots.
6. Besides their personality and ideal size, Green Cheeks can be found on
many beautiful colors. These include the Yellow Sided, the Cinnamon, the
Pineapple, the Turquoise, the Normals and even the Turquoise Yellow Sides!
7. People with pets, especially seniors, have lower blood pressure, are
happier, and live longer lives.
8. Tame Green-Cheeked Conures are very interactive with people. They are
bold and very personable but with individual personalities.