Austral Conure

Blue Crown Conure

Red Throated Conure

Originates in Central Chile, Much of Argentina and Southern Uruguay.

This is the largest of the Conures weighing 250 to 280 grams and approximately 18 inches in length. The Lesser Patagonian is the subspecies most commonly found in American aviculture. I personally have never seen a true specimen of a Greater Patagonian though many people have claimed to have them.

I like to describe their coloration as a beautiful fall day with colors of subdued yellow, orange, olive and blue.

These birds have a very loud and piercing contact call however I have found that they do not tend to scream for long periods on end and make the most delightful pets. They are ground feeders and love to graze the floor for tidbits. Mine love to follow me about the house like little dogs at heel. Of course because of this habit you must make sure that there is nothing toxic low to the ground that they can get their curious beaks into. Even after four years in the breeder aviary my ex-pet male will still lie quietly in my hand upside down and be petted. They are graceful fliers and I have never had a full flighted bird fly into an obstacle in the house. They will rise from the floor hover and then make for their destination. They make a wonderful and devoted pet if noise is not a factor.

Some learn to talk quite well.