Main Page | See live article | Alphabetical index Conures are the smallest birds of the Parrot type. They are grouped in several genera, all in the subfamily Aratinginae. Like other parrots, when hatched and hand-fed, they can imprint to humans and become excellent pets. Often playful, mischievous, and affectionate, many bird-owners find these birds very appealing. Some species and sub-species include: Green Cheek/Maroon Belly/Painted Nanday Sun Aztec Jenday Some writers include the Quaker Parrot in this sub-type, others do not. This article is from Wikipedia. All text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License.