There are 8 genera of Conures:Ā
Ā Genera of Conures | Ā Common Varieties | Ā Comparative size |
Ā Aratinga | Ā Sun, Jenday and Mitred Conures | Ā Medium |
Ā Pyrrhura | Ā Maroon-bellied, Green-cheeked, & Black-capped ConuresĀ | Ā Small |
Ā Nandayus | Ā Nanday Conure | Ā Medium |
Ā Leptosittaca | Ā Golden-plumed Conure | Ā |
Ā Ognorhynchus | Ā Yellow-eared Conure | Ā Large |
Ā Cyanoliseus | Ā Ā Patagonian Conure | Ā Large |
Ā Enicognathus | Ā the Austral and the Slender-billed Conure | Ā Medium - Large |
Ā Guaruba | Ā the Golden or Queen of Bavaria Conure | Ā Ā Medium - Large |
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When choosing conure parrot supplies, consider there is a wide variety in conure weights and sizes. Ā Conures range in length from about 9" to 18" and weight from 70 gm up to 270 gm.
- Small Conures such as the Green Cheeked Conure weights approximately 70 gm
- Medium Conures such as the Sun Conure weight 100-125 gm
- Large Conures weight up to 275 gm.
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