Editing Conure (section)

=== ''Pyrrhura'' ===
[[File:Green Cheeked Conure Family.jpeg|thumb|A family of green-cheeked conures]]

''[[Pyrrhura]]'' is the other prominent genus of conures. These conures (with generally more green colors) include the very common [[green-cheeked conure]], maroon-bellied conure, pearly conure, black-capped conure, painted conure, crimson-bellied conure, and a number of other species.  They are usually smaller, have more subdued colors, and are much quieter than the ''Aratinga'' conures. ''Pyrrhura'' species are growing in popularity as pet birds, primarily due to their quiet nature (relative to comparable companion parrots), their affectionate and intelligent personalities, and the increasing number of color mutations developed in several of these species. ''Pyrrhura'' conures typically  live around 20 or 25 years. To reach full maturity, many of them molt to rid themselves of feathers from previous growth stages, and occasionally, young birds pluck their feathers during the winter. These birds in captivity have been observed using their feathers to scratch themselves.