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Chewy editorial team provides a comprehensive look at green cheeked conures, highlighting them as a quieter, apartment friendly alternative to other, louder members of the conure family.
Unlike their more boisterous Aratinga relatives like sun or jenday conures, green cheeks belong to the Pyrrhura group and are known for their relatively soft vocalizations. These energetic and affectionate birds make excellent companions, especially for those seeking the playfulness and charm of a parrot without overwhelming noise.
They are also a little more budget friendly and readily available, though they do require a spacious cage, lots of toys, and plenty of daily interaction to stay happy and healthy.
Green cheeks are naturally acrobatic and love to swing, snuggle, and explore their surroundings.
While these birds are often sweet and social, they can also go through a curious “nippy” phase as they grow and explore with their beaks - making them better suited for households without very young children.
However, with training and consistency, they can become well behaved, cuddly companions.
Green cheeked conures also come in a variety of stunning color mutations like turquoise, cinnamon, yellow sided, and pineapple, all of which affect only their plumage, not their personality.
For bird lovers seeking a big personality in a small, manageable package, the green cheek offers the best of both worlds.
