Green-Cheeked Conure — breed guide
A tiny acrobat that wants to be inside your shirt; big parrot fun at low volume.
At a glance
- Group
- small parrot
- Size
- Toy
- Weight
- 0.06–0.08 kg (0–0 lb)
- Life span
- 20–30 years
- Coat
- Green with maroon tail and grey-scalloped chest
Living with a Green-Cheeked Conure
- High energy — needs real exercise every day, not a stroll.
- Light grooming — a brush now and then.
- Light shedding.
- Quick to learn.
- Quiet.
- Good with children.
- Not always easy with other dogs — introduce carefully.
- Only with secure housing and no unsupervised contact with a cat.
- Suits apartment living, given its daily walks.
- A reasonable choice for a first-time owner.
- Average heat tolerance.
- Feels the cold.
Temperament
Cuddly · Clownish · Pocket-seeking
Health to watch
- Feather plucking
- Fatty liver
Owner-logged information shared via Leash Life is not veterinary advice; ask your vet about screening for these.
Did you know
One of the quietest conures — the apartment-friendly exception in a loud family.
Questions people ask
Is a Green-Cheeked Conure good with kids?
Generally yes. Green-Cheeked Conures are usually good with children when raised with them and given their own quiet space.
Can a Green-Cheeked Conure live in a house with a cat?
Only with care. Secure housing, separate space and no unsupervised contact — a cat's hunting instinct is not something training removes.
How much exercise does a Green-Cheeked Conure need?
An hour or more of proper exercise every day.
Can a Green-Cheeked Conure handle hot weather?
About average — use normal hot-day sense.
Leash Life keeps a Green-Cheeked Conure's day — walks, meals, meds, weight — in one shared feed for the whole household, and warns on the walk weather this breed can't take. Free to start.