Conures- Busy, Playful Birds and their 5 Favorite Toys!

If you thought all birds were boring, you have never met a Conure!

Meet Reginald:

We are watching Reny for a week at Camp Wags Pet Resort. He has been very entertaining for all the dogs and us! He is very friendly and loves to sit on your shoulder , loves scratching around his neck and he loves to show off in his cage. He can get around in his cage with just his beak. He even can turn a 360 circle- it’s pretty impressive!

Since we were so excited about our new camper, I wanted to share some information about Conures. Maybe your family needs a bird!

About Conures:

Playful, fun-loving, bold and inquisitive are all traits that describe a conure, but one word is true for them all: loud! Native to South America, conures come in all shapes and sizes, and depending on the conure, they range from an average of 9 to 21 inches long and have a life span of 20 to 30 years. Because of their small size, conures make great family pets. They are highly attractive birds that come in a multitude of colors, with a spunky, outgoing personality to match. Conures can be taught to perform tricks and are known for talking, but they often express themselves vocally with high-pitched screeches and other calls.

Conures have very busy beaks and will make sure any toy knots are undone by the day’s end. A well-socialized conure looks forward to spending time with the family. They can be very cuddly, and don’t be surprised if yours climbs in your shirt, poking its head out of the collar! Conures are also very rhythmic birds, and will typically sway back and forth, to show excitement or to copy your movements. Many owners channel their conures’ love for play into trick training, teaching them to dunk a ball or even ride a prop scooter. (Source: BirdChannel.com)