Brown-Throated Conure

Eupsittula pertinax

The brown-throated conure (Eupsittula pertinax), also called the brown-throated parakeet, is a small to medium green parrot native to parts of the Caribbean and northern South America. It has a lean conure shape, long pointed tail, green body, and a brownish throat or face area that varies among regional forms. In the wild, flocks use dry woodland, scrub, savanna edges, palms, farms, and towns, feeding on seeds, fruit, blossoms, and cultivated crops when available.

In aviculture, brown-throated conures are active, social birds that need flight space, chewable perches, bathing, and a diet broader than dry seed. They can be noisy and may bond strongly to mates or people, so housing should allow social contact without constant stress. Breeding pairs use nest boxes or cavities and may defend them vigorously. Buyers should confirm legal captive origin, since parrot trade rules differ by country and island populations may have special protection. Good records help avoid mixing regional forms or passing along uncertain labels.