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Conure
Companion bird requiring interaction and stimulation.
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Weight
60–150 g
Size
Small
Lifespan
8–30 ans
Energy
Élevé
Maintenance
Faible
Training
Élevé
The term Conure groups together parrots and parakeets (family Psittacidae and subfamily Psittacinae) of small to medium size belonging to several neotropical genera. The term conure derives from the genus Conurus which has fallen into disuse.
Compatibility
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Élevé
Trainability
Élevé
Maintenance
Faible
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Small size (0.13–0.33 lbs), adapts to most accommodations.
- 2Life expectancy: 8 to 30 years on average, depending on hygiene and maintenance conditions.
- 3High energy level — at least 1 hour of activity daily for balance.
- 4Minimal maintenance — low shedding, occasional brushing.
Chapter 1
Getting to know the Conure
Physical
Breed standard
Conures are rather slender parrots with pointed wings and a long pointed tail. Wing beats raised above the body are quite powerful. The distinction of species within certain genera (notably Aratinga and Pyrrhura) is sometimes delicate due to very strong similarities.
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What human age for a conure ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 8–30 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
Equivalent human age
24years
Young adult
Growth is complete: switch to adult food and set ration to ideal weight to prevent post-sterilization weight gain.
Estimate: Proportional estimate: a reference life expectancy of 15 years, scaled to an 80-year human life. No reference veterinary table exists for this species.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for bird
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- saltModerate
- mistletoeLow
- caffeineLow
- bitter almondHigh
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a conure ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for bird. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
5 g
per day · 19 kcal
3 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.
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Frequently asked questions about Conure
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For more information
Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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