Current Species Programs
Check back regularly to see what new and wonderful species I introduce!
Crimson Bellied Conures (Pyrrhura perlata)
A little bigger and broader on average than a green cheeked conure, but in the same genus! These little parrots are friendly, playful, and silly. They’re not as loud as Aratinga genus birds such as sun conures or nandays, but have the same amount of clownishness you’d expect from most any conure.
Sun Conures (Aratinga solstitialis)
Bright, bold, playful and fun! Sun conures have personalities as bright as their names, and voices to match. They’re energetic, clownish, and remind me a little of tiny macaws in their personality. They can be quite loud when they have something to say (which is often), so definitely are not apartment companions or for those who have sensitive ears. I offer both red factor and normal (“wild”) sun conures!
Dusky Headed Conures (Aratinga Weddellii)
Sweet, demure, and loving with a very goofy side! They are one of the hidden gems of the conure world. These little friends are in the same genus (aratinga) as sun and jenday conures, but notably less noisy. They still have the same radiant, outgoing personality, are easygoing, and completely irresistible. They do great with family environments and respectful kids. I now have both wild type (green) and lutino (yellow) in my program!
Green Cheek Conures (Pyrrhura molinae)
Green cheeks are a natural favorite for both beginners and experienced keepers with their cute and cuddly personalities, apartment-friendly voices, smaller size, and variety of colors. I offer mooncheeks, turquoise, mint and pineapple most consistently. I am planning to also add wild type (green) to my program!
Red Fronted Macaws (Ara rubrogenys)
Sometimes referred to as the “smallest large macaw,” red fronts are a fantastic, charming species with stunning colors and endearing voices. They average about 400 g, so are about half the size of a military macaw. Many describe their personalities as “conure-like,” and they make excellent companions. They are excellent free flight candidates as well!
Blue Crowned Conures (Thectocercus acuticaudatus)
Blue crowns are a larger conure species known for being silly and sassy. They are also noted for being good mimics, though this varies by individual and environment. They can make excellent free flyers and really flourish when encouraged to use their wings! They make wonderful pets, but can be loud.
Scaly-headed parrot aka Maximillian pionus (Pionus maximiliani)
Scaly-headed parrots are a larger pionus species known for being calm, fairly quiet, and decent mimics. They are not as flashy as some of the other pionus species, but more than make up for it with beautiful personalities and gorgeous shades of green, blue-gray, and red. They’re incredibly sweet and calm birds when cared for properly, and are often even quiet enough to stay in an apartment setting.
Black capped conures (Pyrrhura rupicola)
Small, green, and very good beans! These birds are in the same genus as green cheeks, but a different species. They’re known to be a bit more mellow than green cheeks, but about the same size. They are not as commonly found as green cheeks, and I suspect they are often overlooked due to a lack of the fancy colors. Personally though I find them charming and clownish, and just as wonderful! Like green cheeks, they are fairly space friendly, and may do okay in an apartment setting, though that is not guaranteed. While they do not have the strongest voices, they can get very vocal in the mornings and afternoons.