Sun conure
Aratinga solstitialis
IUCN red list status:
Endangered
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Found in north eastern Brazil and Guyana.
Feeds on fruits, seeds, berries, nuts and blossoms.
They form monogamous pairs, with a clutch containing 4-5 eggs.
30-35 years.
Sun conure
A very bright and social bird that can be found in small flocks of monogamous pairs. They are known for their exuberant nature and vocalisations. They have a distinctive bright yellow plumage with green tipped wings and tails. Their underbellies have a sunset orange colouration.
Did you know?
In most bird species, males and females are dimorphic, meaning their appearance is refelctive in their gender. However, with sun conures they are monomorphic; meaning males and females look the same.
