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Larger conures, like sun and jenday conures, are known for what?

A piercing scream.

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  1. A piercing scream ✔
  2. A soft cooing voice
  3. Strong talking ability

Why: Merck says larger conures are active and beautifully colored, but their voice is piercing when they scream, and they are not known for talking. Small conures are relatively quiet.

Huh, didn't know that: Merck lists larger conures as living up to 30 years.

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Why was the sun conure always on time? It got up with the sun.
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Answer: A piercing scream. Merck says larger conures are active and beautifully colored, but their voice is piercing when they scream, and they are not known for talking. Small conures are relatively quiet.

  1. Merck Vet Manual: Choosing a Pet Bird www.merckvetmanual.com/bird-owners/choosing-and-taking-care-of-a-pet-bird/choosing-a-pet-bird
    Voice is piercing when they scream. Not known for their talking ability.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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