Green-cheek Conure · breeding pair
AvailableCuddlyPlayful
Sun Conure
Aratinga solstitialis
About 30 cm · lives 20–30 years
Green-cheek Conure · Pyrrhura molinae
Green-cheek Conure
Big personality, small package.
Meet them before you decide
Everything's talked through in person at the aviary.
QuieterCuddlyFirst-bird friendly
- Sold as
- Singles & pairs
- Good for
- First-time keepers
- Lifespan
- 15–25 years
- Size
- About 26 cm
Scalloped chest, maroon tail and a cheeky attitude. Green-cheeks are cuddly and clever, and much quieter than bigger conures — a favourite first parrot for condos.
Talking abilityA few words
CuddlinessVelcro bird
Noise levelGentle
First-bird friendlyGreat first bird
Care guide
Life with a green-cheek conure
What they eat
Pellets as the base with daily fresh vegetables, some fruit and a little seed.
Their home
A cage around 60 cm wide with foraging toys, a snuggle hut and perches to climb.
Time & attention
Big personality in a small, quieter package. A favourite first parrot for condos.
We'll go through all of this with you in person, too — bring your questions to the meetup.
Our full conures guide
