Sun conure

Sun Conure
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
The sexes of the Sun Conure look alike. The body is yellow, tinged with orange on the forehead, cheeks, neck, breast and abdomen.

Sun Conure Species Profile
Traits: Recognized for their beautiful plumage, sun conures are also known for their vocalizing. They are intelligent, playful, and are quieter if kept as single pets.

Sun Conure
Aratinga solstitialis
"Widget" is an exceptional Sun Conure. He loves to do tricks with his owner and is very playful and affectionate.
This gorgeous Sun Conure is fully mature and so has all its coloring.

All Psittaciformes are listed as at least CITES II, although sun conure numbers appear to be stable
USFWS
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Sun Conure (Aratinga solstitialis) - This is probably the most popular conure of this group with it´s striking yellow and orange plumage, and vivid green on wings and tail.

to medium size; long tail; broad, heavy bill; naked or partially feathered periophthalmic ring; lores and cheeks fully feathered; cere either naked or hidden by feathers with only the nares exposed; general plumage green except for the Sun Conure ...

Sun Parakeet aka Sun Conure Aratinga solstitialis Found: South America
Photographed: 1) Kitch Bain 2, 3) Dick Daniels and Sandy Cole at Birds of Eden, South Africa
4, 5, 6) Dick Daniels at Kuranda Bird World in Australia ...

Sun Parakeet Aratinga solstitialis
Described by: Snethlage (1914)
Alternate common name(s): Sun Conure
Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors ...

Blue-crowned / Sharp-tailed Conures
Green-cheek Conure
Jenday Conure
Nanday Conure
Sun Conure or Sun Parakeet ...

solstitialis (Sun Conure) commonly known as the 'Sun-Day' Hybrid Conure. intraspecific hybrids: e.g. Eclectus roratus solomonensis (Solomon Island's Eclectus) X E. r.

See also: Conure, Parrot, Macaw, Parakeet, Perch