Hello my name
is Frankie!
Pyrrhura molinae
I am a 10 year old male Green Cheek Conure who entered into The Friends of the Aviary's foster program in late January of 2025.
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I was surrendered after my mom made the hard decision that I needed to be rehomed. Unfortunately a few members of my family were dealing with serious health concerns which meant they had to prioritize getting better.
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I stayed briefly with another family before coming to FOTA who unfortunately did not have the education to handle my needs.
Likes
Flying to my favourite people and hanging off your finger!
Dislikes
I'm not keen on other birds.
Fav Foods
Apples, cashews, hemp seeds, raisins, walnuts, and peanuts
What I Can Say
Frankie!
I also do quite a bit of mumbling
Friends
I lived with cats and birds at my foster home.
About Me and Other Green Cheek Conures
Green Cheek Conures, like all other conures, live in Central and South America. The Green Cheeks are often found in the forests and woodlands of countries including Bolivia and Brazil. These birds stick to the treetops to feed on a variety of fruits, nuts, vegetation, and insects.
Want to hear a fun fact about me? I get covered at night with 2 blankets because I am such a light sleeper. Walking around to get a snack or turning on a light switch in another room? I'll hear you and let you know by chirping away! Guess what, there are more than 40 types of conures! Although there so many species of conures, the ones often kept as pets are the Green Cheeks and their variations (Turquoise, Yellow-sided, Cinnamon, Pineapple) and Sun Conures.
Sometimes described as large parakeets or small parrots, conure is not a scientific term but a word used to group these birds of various sizes, colours, and genera. Did you know that a common distinguishing attribute of every conure is a white eye ring.
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Currently conures are classified as Least Concern due to their wide range but their wild population has been decreasing. Sun Conures IUCN status was recently changed from Least Concern to Endangered.
What I'm up to Now
I Got Adopted!
I am excited to say I have found my new forever home! I was adopted by a friend of my foster family. He came over to meet me while I was staying in their care and loved me so much that he applied to adopt me right away. I'm now the king of my new castle and am excited to play lots of video games and learn some lots of tricks with my family :)
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