Species facts

Adult length
12 in
Lifespan
20-30 years
Noise level
Talking
limited
Size class
medium
Adult weight
120-140 g

If you’ve been searching for a jenday conure for sale, Morphnests is your trusted source for hand-raised, DNA-sexed babies bred with decades of Southern California expertise. These vivid, sun-colored conures are one of the most rewarding mid-sized parrots available, and every bird leaves us ready to thrive as a beloved family companion.

Jenday Conure, representative photo 2

Jenday Conure Personality and Temperament

A jenday conure for sale from Morphnests is famously bold, affectionate, and entertaining. Don’t let the compact size fool you — these birds carry enormous personality in a small package. They form strong bonds with their owners and genuinely crave daily interaction, following you from room to room and demanding shoulder time.

They are playful and curious, always investigating new toys and working out simple puzzles. While young Jendays can be nippy during adolescence, birds raised with consistent, gentle handling — the way every baby leaves Morphnests — mature into confident, affectionate companions.

Jenday Conure Color and Appearance

True to their nickname as “flame conures,” a jenday conure for sale stands out with a fiery orange-red body, golden-yellow head, and deep green wings and tail. This striking combination makes them one of the most photogenic conures in the hobby, and no two birds show the exact same blend of color intensity.

Jenday Conure at Morphnests

Jenday Conure Care at a Glance

Like most conures, a Jenday conure does best on a varied diet of high-quality pellets, fresh vegetables, and limited fruit as treats, along with daily time outside the cage for exercise and mental stimulation. They’re moderately vocal, with a sharp contact call that carries, so they suit owners who don’t mind a chatty bird.

Jendays are intelligent enough to learn simple tricks and a handful of words, and they thrive with toys that let them chew, forage, and problem-solve. Wild Jenday conures are native to northeastern Brazil, where they’re closely related to the sun conure — learn more about the species on Wikipedia. For general care basics before bringing one home, check our parrot care FAQ.

Why Buy a Jenday Conure for Sale From Morphnests

Every jenday conure for sale from Morphnests is hand-raised from hatch, DNA-sexed for certainty, and backed by our health guarantee. We’re a USDA-licensed California breeder, and we ship nationwide with safe, trackable delivery to your door.

Jenday Conure for Sale FAQ

How much does a jenday conure for sale cost? Pricing starts at $599.99 and varies by age and coloring — contact us for current availability.

Are Jenday conures good for beginners? Yes. They’re social, trainable, and smaller than most macaws or Amazons, making them a manageable first conure for attentive owners.

How loud is a Jenday conure? They’re moderately loud with a sharp contact call several times a day, quieter than large macaws but louder than a cockatiel.

Do Jenday conures talk? Some learn a handful of words or sounds, though they’re better known for their playful antics than their vocabulary.