Sun Conure (Aratinga solstitialis) | Parrot Encyclopedia (2024)

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Habitat: Birds are found in open savanna, savanna woodland, forested valleys and secondary growth forest. Wild Diet: Feeds on fruit, berries, nuts, buds and flowers; also legume pods, red cacti fruits and Malpighia berries.

Like other conures and parrots, the sun conure can be prone to feather picking. More often than not, this is a sign that the bird is bored or is not receiving the attention he or she needs. Conures are also prone to avian viral conditions like proventricular dilatation disease and psittacine beak and feather disease.

This species is currently threatened by loss of habitat and trapping for plumage or the pet trade. Sun conures are now listed as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

In 2021, the sun parakeet was listed as endangered by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species with an estimated remaining population between 1000-2499. The sun parakeet is possibly even extinct in a substantial part of its former range.

Sun Conure Care

Make sure to remember to never feed your Sun Conure lettuce, avocado or apple seeds. Sun Conures can also be offered small portions of seed such as a small parrot mix, but care should be taken to ensure this does not replace the birds pellet consumption.

Aratinga and Patagonians are the best conure choices for families with children because they tend to be the most affectionate and gentle.

Screaming or loud vocalization is a natural way for wild parrots and other birds to communicate with each other in their flock environments. They will also scream if they are alarmed. Birds will vocalize if they are frightened, bored, lonely, stressed, or unwell.

They haven't been studied much in their natural habitat because they live in areas that are hard for people to get to. As pets in the United States, sun conure lifespan is usually between 15 and 30 years.

Do they worry by missing prev owner? Parrots absolutely grieve over their lost owners. It can take time and patience to bring them around.

Sun Conures are one of the most intelligent birds out there, with excellent problem-solving skills and an impressive ability to mimic speech. They are quick learners and can be taught tricks and commands. They are also highly adaptable, making them fantastic pets for people from all walks of life.

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Spray cleaners, hair spray, perfumes, incense and even candle fumes can irritate birds' lungs and air sacs (little clear membranes birds have throughout their bodies under their skin to help them breathe).

The Quaker up for adoption is a really perfect possibility as we have found monk parakeets to be social and friendly, they allo-preen like conures do, and tend to be laid back and accepting of other parrots.

It's fine for them to be alone and stay in the cage for two weeks, but you need someone to come in twice a day, ideally. Twice a week isn't going to work. If they soil their water, they can get a bacterial infection because bacterial growth can start in just a few hours if the water is very dirty.

The sun conure is one of the more popular conures of its size due to its stunning plumage, its extraordinary disposition, and its exceptional quality as a companion bird. Sun conures are lively, vocal, and expressive; this is a bird best known for its beauty and its big mouth.

Handle the bird with care so it learns to trust you.

Conures love being held and picked up, but they need a gentle and firm hand.

Birds need to have some level of dependence on humans to be a good pet. Many birds will get unruly or aggressive if you just let them come in and out of the cage when they choose to. He needs to only come out when you take him out, on your hand.