Other common names are the Sharp Tailed Conure or the Blue Headed Conure. In there native habitat Blue Crown's have been known to allow humans to get quite close. Life expectancy is approximately 30-40 years. They are one of the larger species of Conures weighing between 150-180 grams. Length from head to tail is appx.
Coloring is predominately green , with pale olive under the wings.
The head, including the forehead, crown, lores, ear coverts and cheeks are dull royal blue. The eyes are surrounded by a bare white patch of skin and the iris is reddish-orange. The upper wing coverts are chestnut-brown, and the tail is green while the lateral tail feather are brownish red with golden olive tips. The legs are pinkish grey. Juvenile birds have less of the blue coloration on the head and the mandible is completely horn colored.