CRIMSON BELLIED CONURE
The Crimson Bellied Conure
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The Crimson Bellied Conure
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Size: 9 inches
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Lifespan: up to 20 years
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Bird Species: Conure
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Sounds: Vocal, Quiet natural calls, Murmurs, Mimics, Chirps
Crimson Bellied Conure General Info
These playful, cuddly and affectionate little parrots are one of the best and most popular representatives of the Conure family. With a variety of desirable aspects and traits that are essential for great pet parrots, these little sweethearts are definitely quite the feathered charmers.
One of the cuddlier conures, these affectionate parrots will love to bond and snuggle with their favourite person in the house.
Overall Description: The Crimson Bellied Conure is easily spotted by its distinct colors. A small head and beak, slender bodies and a long, tapered tail are some of the key features. The adults reach an average length of 9 inches (24 centimeters), a part of which is taken up by the tail feathers. They can weigh up to 4 ounces (100 grams). Conures are highly energetic and will require a spacious cage, even if they are considered to be small birds
Crimson Bellied Conures are one of the quieter breeds in this family of parrots, making them a good choice. Their natural calls are rare and unobtrusive, consisting of low chirps and whistles. Their contentment and joy are often shown through soft, muffled chirps and murmurs, which are often heard during playtime. Even though they are not the best of talkers, they can learn a few words to repeat. They will likely pick up common sounds to mimic, like alarms, barks or whistles.
The crimson Bellied Conure displays a variety of colors arranged in interesting patterns and combinations. This makes them exceptionally beautiful and quite unique-looking. The body is full of different colors. The thighs, back, and wings are mostly green, with turquoise blue on the lower half of the wings and upper back. Their entire abdomen is strikingly red, giving them their name. It stands out as the center point and draws the eye. The head, neck, and chest are a mix of white and grey, combined in a unique pattern resembling scales. The cheeks are green, and the forehead is light blue. This stunning combination of colors and a variety of exotic shades make them quite unique in appearance.
Crimson Bellied Conures are hardy and enduring parrots. In optimal conditions and with enough good care, they will achieve their lifespan of 20 years. A big part of caring for these parrots is social interaction. These friendly and affectionate parrots depend on it. A bored conure will become increasingly noisier, then lonely, and can eventually become sick. Always find enough time to play with your pet parrot... With their friendly, affectionate and seemingly silly personality, they will charm you.