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Yes, Green-Cheeked Conures can be a good option for people who have never owned a bird before.
They’re small, have an affectionate temperament, like to be taught tricks and played with, and don’t make too much noise.
The birds do require regular attention and like to be handled so they may be best suited to a beginner who is ready to commit time to owning a pet or someone who has friends or family with parrots.
You’re probably fine to leave a Green-Cheeked Conure on its own during the day if you work away from home but you need to commit time to be with it every day.
You’re probably fine to leave a Green-Cheeked Conure on its own during the day if you work away from home but you need to commit time to be with it every day.
Yes, Green-Cheeked Conures can be taught to say a few words. They’re not the best birds for talking because their voice is slightly gravelly but they can mimic some human speech.
In general, they’re a quiet bird but they do love human interaction so if you put in the time they can learn to talk, although not every bird is guaranteed to pick it up.
Green-Cheeked Conures are like parrotlets in that they’re both small, quiet birds that can learn to speak a bit.
Because they grow to about 10 inches their cages don’t need to be as big as other birds, such as a Cockatoo. And the birds themselves are not as expensive as some parrots. However, they are playful and need things to interact with so you’ll need to buy toys and cage accessories to stop a Green Cheek from getting bored.
The life expectancy of a Green-Cheeked Conure in captivity is 10 to 25 years. This is a wide age range because it depends on how well the bird is looked after and whether it has a nutritious, balanced diet.