Table of Contents
Part I: The World of the Conure.Chapter 1: What Is a Conure?
The First Documented Conures.
Many Conure Species.
Conure Characteristics.
Chapter 2: All Types of Conures.
Austral Conure.
Aztec Conure.
Black-Capped Conure.
Blue-Crown Conure.
Brown-Throated Conure.
Cactus Conure.
Cherry-Headed Conure.
Dusky Conure.
Finsch’s Conure.
Gold-Capped Conure.
Green-Cheeked Conure.
Half-Moon Conure.
Jenday Conure.
Maroon-Bellied Conure.
Maroon-Tailed Conure.
Mitred Conure.
Nanday Conure.
Patagonian Conure.
Peach-Fronted Conure.
Queen of Bavaria Conure.
Red-Fronted Conure.
Red-Throated Conure.
Slender-Billed Conure.
Sun Conure.
White-Eyed Conure.
Chapter 3: Choosing the Right Conure for You.
Why Choose a Bird?
Where Will You Get Your Conure?
Ownership Challenges.
Bringing Your Conure Home.
Part II: Caring for Your Conure.
Chapter 4: Home Sweet Home.
Choosing a Cage.
What to Put in the Cage Tray.
Where to Put the Cage.
More to Buy.
Household Hazards.
Nasty Fumes.
Other Pets.
Chapter 5: Everyday Care.
Be Alert to Health Problems.
Seasonal Needs.
Entertaining Your Conure.
Chapter 6: Feeding Your Conure.
A Balanced Diet.
Water.
Off Limits.
The Pelleted Diet Option.
Chapter 7: Grooming Your Conure.
Conures Love Water.
Nail Clipping.
Wing Trimming.
Tail Feathers.
Molting.
If Your Conure Flies Away . . . .
Chapter 8: Keeping Your Conure Healthy.
Avian Anatomy.
Feathers.
Avian Senses.
Visiting the Veterinarian.
Conure Health Concerns.
Conure First Aid.
Medicating Your Conure.
Caring for Older Birds.
When Your Conure Dies.
Part III: Enjoying Your Conure.
Chapter 9: Your Conure’s Behavior.
Common Conure Behaviors.
Moving with a Conure.
Traveling with Your Bird.
Chapter 10: Having Fun with Your Conure.
Taming Your Conure.
Toilet Training.
Naughty Conures.
Talking Birds.
The Trick to Training Your Conure.
Tricks to Teach Your Conure.
Appendix: Learning More About Your Conure.
Some Good Books.
Magazines.
Online Resources.
Bird Clubs.
Other Organizations.
Index.
