Green-cheeked Conure

Zone:
Folly Interactive

Diet:
Herbivore

Taxa:
Bird

Conservation Status:
Least Concern

The Green-cheeked Conure is a small parrot native to forests of South America.

It is 26 cm (10 in) long and weighs 60 to 80 g.  It is mainly green, with a brown/black/grey crown, white bare eye-rings, green cheeks, blue primary wing feathers, a grey beak, and its long pointed tail is mostly maroon.  Males and females have an identical external appearance.

Its habitat is forests and woodland, where it usually forms flocks of 10 to 20 individuals at treetop level, or larger flocks where there is plenty of food. Also a popular Parrot pet for families and individuals.