The conures come from a very large and diverse group of parrots. But there are some generalities shared by all types of conures:
Conure Sizes:
Conures come in many sizes. They are small to medium size parrots. They range in size from the largest, which is the Patagonian conure that gets up to about 19 inches, down to the painted variety that is only about 9 inches.
Conure Colors:
Colors range from lush greens to brilliant yellow, reds and oranges, and into the whites and browns.
Conure Shape:
Conures have slender bodies with tapered graduated tails. Some varieties have short tails that become narrow at the tip, while others have long, slender tails. They have broad heavy beaks of black or light horn color and a fairly broad cere at the base of the beak. Almost all have a clearly defined eye ring, with the females generally having a somewhat narrower ring than the males.
Conure Song:
Conures have a harsh screech, rather than a gentle chirp. For some conures this may temper with time, or it may temper as they become comfortable in their surroundings.
