golden conures are a medium-sized parrot native to south america. most yellow parrots are the result of color mutations, but golden conures’ coloration is natural. the golden conure is threatened by habitat loss and poaching for the pet trade.
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Tag: conure
though they are native to south america, blue crowned conures have established a feral population in central florida. most escaped pet birds can’t establish breeding populations due to weather and food shortages, but florida is (an unnatural) home to several species of parrot.
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a blue-crowned conure dines at a birdfeeder. naturally, conures forage for fruits, berries, and native seeds, but they can become regular visitors to backyard bird feeders.
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a feral blue-crowned conure in gulfport, florida sits alongside more typical backyard birds at a feeding station.
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two wild painted conures forage for fruit. painted conures are rare in the pet trade, which may be a good thing – they are still common in their native habitat in south america.
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feral blue crowned and nanday conures visit a backyard birdfeeding station in florida. large flocks of feral parrots call florida home. while most escaped or released parrots don’t survive long enough to breed and create flocks, florida provides a warm enough environment with many food sources.
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a wild green-cheeked conure perches on a branch. green-cheeked conures are available in many places as pets, but are native only to south america.
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a wild blue-crowned conure pair inspects a nesting hollow. these conures typically lay 3-4 eggs in hollow trees like this one, though they will also accept human-made nest boxes.
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a hybrid between a blue and gold macaw and patagonian conure. while many assume macaws and conures are only distantly related, they are genetically similar and can sometimes interbreed in captivity.
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painted conures, also known as painted parakeets, are a medium-sized parrot native to south america. while similar to several other closely related conures, they can be distinguished by the bright turquoise on the head.
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