How difficult is it to keep Green Cheek Conure?

Beginner. This is a beginner-friendly species. No special equipment or experience is required, and it can be kept successfully with basic care setup.

What is the lifespan of Green Cheek Conure?

The average lifespan of Green Cheek Conure is 20-30 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Green Cheek Conure get?

Green Cheek Conure typically reaches 25-26cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Green Cheek Conure?

Green Cheek Conure feeds on: Pellets, Seeds, Vegetables, Fruits. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Green Cheek Conure?

The price of Green Cheek Conure varies significantly depending on variety, age, sex, and the individual animal's condition. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Green Cheek Conure

Beginner

Pyrrhura molinae

A popular conure with big personality in small body. Affectionate and mischievous, relatively quiet.

Difficulty

Beginner

Temperature

15〜30℃

Lifespan

20-30 years

Size

25-26cm

Humidity

40〜60%

Diet

Pellets, Seeds, Vegetables, Fruits

About

The green-cheeked conure, or green-cheeked parakeet, is a small parrot of the genus Pyrrhura, native to the forests of western-central South America, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay. It is a popular pet bird, prized for its playful and affectionate nature. Compared to other conures, it is relatively quiet, making it more suitable for apartment dwellers. Numerous colour mutations have been developed in aviculture.

Lifespan of the Green Cheek Conure

The Green Cheek Conure lives 20-30 years.

Size of the Green Cheek Conure

The Green Cheek Conure grows to 25-26cm.

Basic Info

Origin

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay

Lifespan

20-30 years

Size

25-26cm

Temperature

15〜30℃

Humidity

40〜60%

Diet

Pellets, Seeds, Vegetables, Fruits

Care Guide

Morphs (Varieties)

Scaly-headed Parrot typical color morphs. Sex-linked inheritance is marked as recessive in this schema. Pineapple is a combination of Cinnamon and Yellow-sided.

RecessiveVisual only with two copies; one copy = het (carrier).

CinnamonYellow-sidedTurquoise

Other

PineappleMooncheek

A curated selection of notable morphs. Inheritance modes are a breeding-planning guide; actual appearance varies with combos.

Calls & Media

Calls / Song

Song · © Jacob Wijpkema · xeno-canto XC864628 (CC BY-NC 4.0)

Call · © GABRIEL LEITE · xeno-canto XC1065201 (CC BY-NC 4.0)

Sources: xeno-canto

References & Sources

Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team

The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Pyrrhura molinae (Massena & Souance, 1854)

Authority databases: GBIF

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

CITES Appendix II

Pyrrhura molinae. Psittaciformes (order of parrots) are listed collectively in CITES Appendix II (excluding those listed in Appendix I and 4 carve-out species). This species is subject to Appendix II.

Sources: CITES Appendices (valid from 25.05.2024) / CITES Psittaciformes spp. Appendix II Annotation

Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.