The Sun Conure
A big parrot in a little birds body

Sun Conures are well known having a lot of the characteristics of a big parrot in a smaller bird’s body. These are very inquisitive and playful parrots. Many of them are little Houdini’s and can get out of ‘escape proof’ cages. Sun Conures are not recommended for people that live in apartments, townhouses or condominiums as they are somewhat noisy. What attracts most people to the Sun Conure is the beautiful colors of their feathers. Imagine a sunset and you have the colors of the Sun Conure.

They love water, and will enjoy getting in a shallow bowl and taking a bath. Be warned, they will get wet, the walls will get wet, anything and everything in the immediate area will get wet! See the photo below for an example of a Conure enjoying his bath!

Conures love to snuggle under things. Snuggle toys are highly recommended for a single bird. You will find a great source for these under Toys.

Toys, toys, toys and more toys are needed for a Sun Conure. Toys are meant to be shredded, chewed, pulled apart and basically demolished. Toys provide exercise, help with boredom, stimulate, and provide enjoyment for your bird.

Conures do not like to sleep in an open cage as they like to have a box or hut/tent to sleep in - so you will need to provide one for them. You will find a quality sleeping tent listed under suppliers. Please make sure you purchase a quality tent for your conure, make sure the layers are sewn so that your bird can not get between the layers of fabric.

Conures use their beak as a third foot when stepping up or climbing. This can startle a new bird owner who thinks that the bird is getting ready to bite them. It is important that you do not pull your hand away when they beak you.

Conures are very flock oriented. When you bring a Conure home you become his family, and he needs his family/flock time. They do not do well being left alone in a cage for days. Daily time with their family is very important.

Conures are known for being stubborn and require consistency. The old adage of give them and inch and they take a mile applies to the Conure. Time outs, or covering their cage are acceptable forms of discipline. Never yell at or hit a bird!