Sun Parakeet - Encyclopedia of Life (2024)

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Aratinga solstitialis (Sun Parakeet) is a species of birds in the family parrots. They are listed as endangered by IUCN and in cites appendix ii. They are native to The Neotropics. They are diurnal herbivores. They have parental care (paternal care and female provides care). They rely on flight to move around.

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  • URI: http://eol.org/schema/terms/CITES_II
  • Definition: Appendix II lists species that are not necessarily now threatened with extinction but that may become so unless trade is closely controlled. It also includes so-called "look-alike species", i.e. species whose specimens in trade look like those of species listed for conservation reasons. International trade in specimens of Appendix-II species may be authorized by the granting of an export permit or re-export certificate. No import permit is necessary for these species under CITES (although a permit is needed in some countries that have taken stricter measures than CITES requires). Permits or certificates should only be granted if the relevant authorities are satisfied that certain conditions are met, above all that trade will not be detrimental to the survival of the species in the wild. (See Article IV of the Convention)
  • Source: https://www.speciesplus.net/#/taxon_concepts/7141/legal

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  • URI: http://eol.org/schema/terms/parentalCareFemale
  • Definition: the female feeds and nurtures offspring
  • Attribution: Richard M. Sibly, Christopher C. Witt, Natalie A. Wright, Chris Venditti, Walter Jetz, and James H. Brown. 2012. Energetics, lifestyle, and reproduction in birds. PNAS 109(27):10937-10941, doi:10.1073/pnas.1206512109

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EOL has data for 33 attributes, including:

Known occurrences, collected specimens and observations of Sun Parakeet. View this species on GBIF

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FAQs

How many sun parakeets are left in the world? ›

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.

Is sun parakeet endangered? ›

Aratinga solstitialis (Sun Parakeet) is a species of birds in the family parrots. They are listed as endangered by IUCN and in cites appendix ii. They are native to The Neotropics.

What is the status of the sun parakeet? ›

Sun Parakeet (Aratinga solstitialis) - BirdLife species factsheet. This species is heavily threatened by trapping for the national and international bird trade; it has already disappeared from large parts of its range. Its population is now very small and declining, and the species is therefore listed as Endangered.

How long do sun parakeets live? ›

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.

Can sun parakeets talk? ›

Sun conures are extremely smart and curious, so require constant mental stimulation and social interaction. Their speech and ability to learn tricks in captivity are quite moderate.

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