Green Cheek Conures

Pyrrhura molinae
Size: 10" long Weight: Around 50-100 grams, or 2-3 ounces Lifespan: On average, they live 15-20 years, but can live 30-40 with good care Noise Level: Sometimes noisy, but quieter than most other parrots and conures Suitable for Apartment Living: Yes Green cheek conures are one of the most popular parrots in the pet trade, and for good reason. Their large personality and intelligence, yet small size, makes them a versatile parrot for those with beginner to expert parrot experience. While they make noise like all parrots, theirs is quieter compared to other conures and even other parrots. Because of their quieter voice and smaller size, they are suited for apartment living. Green cheek conures are sociable birds, and the majority love meeting and interacting with a variety of people. They can even get along with children, though care and supervision must be taken so both parrot and child remain safe and happy in their interactions. Care should be taken with these birds as these little dynamos see themselves as larger than they actually are. This can cause them to get in trouble! Thankfully, with your help and supervision, they will stay out of trouble. Many enjoy playing with a variety of toys and eating fruits, vegetables, and nuts of all kinds. They have the ability to learn a variety of tricks and be trained, and are especially eager when provided a delicious reward for their efforts! They are capable of learning and speaking a of couple words, though it is not as proficient as other parrot species. Green cheek conures tend to enjoy head scratches, snuggling, and time with those they love. If you are looking for a smart, colorful, and entertaining companion, the green cheek conure may be right for you!

Nursery

Moon Cheeks
A rare color mutation that causes the feathers to be pastel in color, yet "glow" in sunlight like the moon. A beautiful color mutation that many aviculturists admire! Price: $600 Availability: Babies available
Sun Cheeks
A color mutation that used to be rare, but has become more available. It causes the majority of feathers to be a bright yellow color with enhancements of reds and oranges of the feathers. Price: $500 Availability: Babies available
Turquoise Green Cheek
A beautiful mutation that turns the typically green feathers a turquoise color. They are beautiful blue-green babies! Price: $300 Availability: Babies available
Turquoise Yellow Sided
Babies available Price: $300 Availability: Babies available
Turquoise Pineapple
This color mutation combines the normal turquoise colorations with those of the pineapple colorations. The result is a beautiful bird with lighter turquoise wings, a grey head, and a creamy yellow belly! Price: $300 Availability: Contact for availability
Turquoise Cinnamon
This color mutation combines the normal turquoise colorations with those of the cinnamon colorations. The result is a beautiful bird with turquoise wings and a soft colored grey head! Price: $300 Availability: Babies available
Pineapple Green Cheek
A popular color mutation that gifts birds with the silvery grey heads of the cinnamon mutation, but retains the bold yellows, oranges, and reds of the yellow-sided colorations. Price: $300 Availability: Babies available
Red Factor Pineapple
This color mutation enhances the redness of the normal pineapple's feathers, but with a bolder and brighter cherry red throughout the chest, neck, and on into the head area. These birds impress everyone with their beautiful red feathers! Price: $300 Availability: Babies available
Yellow-sided Green Cheek
Although this coloration can be produced as a mutation, the yellow-sided is a breed of its own. It is still very popular among aviculturists. The bellies of these birds glow with bright reds, oranges, and yellows! Price: $300 Availability: Babies available
Red Factor Yellow-sided
This color mutation enhances the redness of the normal yellow- sided coloration's feathers to be bolder and brighter. The result is a beautiful bird with bold cherry red feathers and enhanced forest green feathers! Price: $300 Availability: Contact for availability
Normal Green Cheek
The original coloration of the green cheek conures, or what can be observed in their wild cousins. Nothing beats the emerald green tones and maroon bellies of these beauties! Price: $300 Availability: Babies available
Interested in having a Green Cheek Conure join your family? Contact us for more information!