Sun Conure vs Green Cheek Conure, which conure should you choose?
Reviewed by Hamza, Avian Care Lead at Dubai Birds since 2018
Sun Conures and Green Cheek Conures are the two most-asked-about conures at our Warsan aviary. They look similar online but live very differently in a UAE apartment. Sun Conures are show-stoppers with serious volume; Green Cheeks are quieter, more apartment-friendly, and especially good with children.
Our recommendation
Choose a Sun Conure if you have a villa or detached apartment, love a flamboyant orange-yellow companion, and don't mind a bird that can be heard from the next street. Choose a Green Cheek Conure if you live in an apartment block, want a cuddly clown that suits a family with young kids, or are buying your first conure.
Side-by-side
| Attribute | Sun Conure | Green Cheek Conure |
|---|---|---|
| Lifespan | 20-30 years | 20-30 years |
| Adult length | 30 cm | 26 cm |
| Noise level | Very loud, apartment-unfriendly | Quiet, apartment-suitable |
| Talkability | Limited (5-10 words) | Limited (5-10 words) |
| Beginner-friendly | Moderate | Excellent |
| Bonding style | Affectionate, attention-seeking | Cuddly, clown-like, very social |
| Colour | Brilliant orange-yellow with green wings | Olive-green body with maroon tail |
| AED price range at Dubai Birds | From 1,500 AED | From 1,000 AED |
| Mutations available | Standard, Red Factor | Cinnamon, Pineapple, Turquoise, Yellow-sided, Misty, Dunfallow |
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