Conures are a diverse, loosely defined group of small to medium-sized parrots. They belong to several genera within a long-tailed group of the New World parrot subfamily Arinae. Most conures belong to the tribe Arini, though Myiopsitta is an exception.
Want to stay up-to-date on Conures? Find out more about your specific species of pet bird. Parakeets, cockatiels, conures, macaws, parrots, canarys, love birds, finches.
Conures are small to medium-sized members of the parrot family found in Central and South America, with vagrant populations inhabiting certain other places like Washington, Florida, California, and Honolulu. There are several different species of conures, with even more mutations.
Conures are small to medium-sized parrots, ranging from 8.5 to 19 inches long. The average size of a conure is 9-12 inches, including the ever-popular green-cheeked conure and sun conure. Conures need a cage with enough space to extend their wings and move around freely.