Sun Conure (Aratinga solstitalis)

The sun conure averages 30cm in length. Both adults in general deep yellow with varying orange tints on forehead, sides of head, lower abdomen, rump and lower back; green undertail coverts tinted with yellow; yellow mantle, lesser and middle upperwing coverts and underwing coverts; dull grey underneath flight feathers; green secondary coverts with wide yellow tips; dark blue primary coverts and outer webs of flight feathers; upper tail olive, undertail olive/grey. Bill grey/black. Eye ring bare and grey/white. Eye dark brown.

Diet

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Longevity in captivity

The longevity in captivity has dramatically reduced over the past 20 years. Click here to read more.

Aviculture/Special Adaptations

Sun conures can make excellent pets if you meet their needs, best kept with others, can be noisy however hand tame birds can make excellent friendly birds. Can become aggressive during breeding season.

IUCN Rating - Endangered

CITES Rating - Appendix II

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