Black Hooded Parakeet or Nanday Conure, nandayus nenday, Adult standing on Branch, Pantanal in Brazil
The conure is not recognized as a scientific grouping. The term is primarily used amongst breeders and includes parrots and parakeets found in Central and South American areas.
Conures are intelligent and noisy, often mimicking sounds and learning vocabulary.
Conures are nicknamed “clowns” due to their constant attention-seeking behavior. They often hang upside down, sway back and forth, and dance.
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These species are very social, living in flocks of at least 20 or more. They use their large numbers to protect them from predators as they forage on the ground.
