My green cheek conure is sleeping a lot during the day — should I worry?

My friend's green cheek has been napping more than usual during the daytime this week. Still eating and playing some, but the daytime sleeping seems increased. Is daytime sleeping a red flag or can it be normal?

Some daytime cat-napping is normal, especially if their night sleep is being disrupted (light, noise). But a NEW increase in daytime sleeping, especially with fluffing, can be an early illness sign. First question: is the bird getting 10–12 hours of solid dark sleep at night?

Conures love a midday siesta, so a little is fine. But 'more than usual' + any other change (quieter, fluffed, eating less) tips it toward 'call the vet.' Rule out poor night sleep first — overtired birds nap more.

Good instinct to pay attention. Context matters here:

Probably fine if: it's just a bit more midday napping, night sleep has been disrupted (light/noise/late bedtime), and the bird is otherwise bright, eating, and playing. Conures do enjoy siestas.

Worth a vet call if: the daytime sleeping is paired with fluffing, sitting low/on the floor, reduced appetite, changes in droppings, or any weight loss — increased sleep is a classic subtle early illness sign in birds.

First fix the easy variable: ensure 10–12 hours of quiet, dark sleep each night (a cage cover or a dedicated sleep area helps). If the daytime sleeping continues despite good night sleep, or any other symptom appears, see an avian vet. Conure-specific issues are covered in conures — common health issues.