Mexican Green Conure For Sale
The Mexican green conure (scientifically Psittacara holochlorus, also known as the green parakeet) is a medium-new-world parrot native to Mexico, Central America, and parts of southern Texas in the Rio Grande Valley. Also know as Chocoyo or perico barraqueno
Key Characteristics
• Appearance: Features bright lime-green plumage, paler underparts, subtle red or orange speckling around the throat/cheeks, a pale horn-colored bill, and white eye rings.
• Temperament: Intelligent, energetic, and social birds that form close bonds with their caretakers and can learn to mimic words and sounds.
• Vocalizations: Known for having a loud, clear, and sometimes piercing call (especially when excited or left alone).
Care as Pets
• Housing & Diet: Thrive on a varied diet of fresh fruits, vegetables, leafy greens, sprouts, seeds, and high-quality pellets, alongside plenty of wooden toys or branches for chewing.
• Handling: Hand-fed and socialized birds can be very affectionate, though they require daily out-of-cage time and a predictable routine to prevent boredom-induced screaming or nipping.
