What kind of conure is this?

[Addler]

Hello all,

I've been looking for what kind of bird this one is for quite some time. The larger one is obviously a cockatoo, but what about the smaller one? I've seen the photo around the internet and never any context. I've taken it to pet stores, even a few specialty shops, and no one has any idea outside of it probably being some type of conure. I'm hoping someone knows, because it's a truly beautiful bird. Thanks!

 

[Freespin]

Looks like a love bird to me?

 

[Rizosmom]

Not a 100% sure but I know its a lovebird....I think its a black masked turquoise lovebird but someone else will be able to clarify that I am sure....very cute pic though!

 

[Birdman666]

Looks like a blue mutation green cheek conure with a broken off tail to me.

Lovebirds are tiny. And their faces are different.

 

[TessieB]

I found a picture of one like this on loveyourparrot.com and the specimen was identified as a turquoise masked lovebird. Interesting! They come in so many colors!

 

[Addler]

It definitely could be a black-masked turquoise lovebird (though finding similar pictures of them are proving difficult), but I thought they had a different sort of face and beak?

Is there known to be a lot of variability in turquoise green cheeks? I haven't seen one that has had a peach-colored beak before, but it would be possible it if was a turquoise-pineapple cross...but then the head shouldn't be able to be black, right?

 

[TessieB]

I'm wondering if all the line (in) breeding to get the color may have modified the face somewhat. You are correct in that the bare area around the eyes is a bit more defined, and the beak shape is different.

 

[greencheekachick]

Blue masked lovebird, not a conure
Just google blue masked lovebird if you want to see more images

 

[greencheekachick]

Oh posted a little late

 

[Addler]

Well, there it is! Thanks guys!