Jenday Conure

• ExerciseVery high

  A high-energy flyer — serious daily flight time and enrichment are essential.

• GroomingEasy upkeep

  Fresh bath water and an occasional mist are all they ask.

• Living spaceStandard cage

  A proper cage and daily out-of-cage time fit fine in an apartment.

• Owner experienceFor experienced owners

  Rewards owners who know the ropes.

• Commitment20–30 years

  Plan for a long, loving relationship.

Health to watch: Feather plucking · Respiratory issues · Obesity

The Jenday Conure (Aratinga jandaya) is a mid-sized Aratinga native to the woodlands of northeastern Brazil, closely related to the sun conure and sharing its flame-coloured head and body with a green mantle and wings. Adults weigh 120-140 g and can live 20-30 years, so adopting one is a multi-decade commitment. Like all Aratinga conures they are loud, confident and intensely social, treating their human as a flock member to be shadowed, groomed and shrieked at with joy. They thrive on interaction, learn simple words and tricks, and can turn nippy or plucky if isolated — a lone, unstimulated Jenday is an unhappy one. Build the diet on quality pellets plus fresh vegetables, sprouts and modest fruit, steering clear of high-fat seed mixes that cause obesity and strain the kidneys. Give a large cage, plenty of supervised out-time and a steady supply of chewable, foraging and puzzle toys; a wide, gentle daily routine keeps this bright, boisterous bird balanced and healthy for life.

• How much activity does a Jenday Conure need?

  Very high. A high-energy flyer — serious daily flight time and enrichment are essential.

• How much feather care does a Jenday Conure need?

  Easy upkeep. Fresh bath water and an occasional mist are all they ask.

• What cage does a Jenday Conure need?

  Standard cage. A proper cage and daily out-of-cage time fit fine in an apartment.

• Is a Jenday Conure a good fit for first-time owners?

  For experienced owners. Rewards owners who know the ropes.

• How long do Jenday Conure live?

  20–30 years. Plan for a long, loving relationship.

• What health issues affect the Jenday Conure?

  Keep an eye out for Feather plucking, Respiratory issues, Obesity. These are worth raising with your vet, along with any screening they recommend.

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