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Sun Conure
IntermediateSun conure
Stunningly beautiful medium parrot with sun-like orange and yellow plumage. Sociable and playful but extremely loud.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Temperature
15〜30℃
Lifespan
20-30 years
Size
28-30cm
Humidity
40〜60%
Diet
Pellets, seeds, vegetables, fruits
About
The sun conure, also known as the sun parakeet, is a medium-sized, vibrantly colored parrot native to northeastern South America. The adult male and female are similar in appearance, with black beaks, predominantly golden-yellow plumage, orange-flushed underparts and face, and green and blue-tipped wings and tails. Sun conures are very social birds, typically living in flocks. They form monogamous pairs for reproduction, and nest in palm cavities in the tropics. Sun conures mainly feed on fruits, flowers, berries, blossoms, seeds, nuts, and insects. Conures are commonly bred and kept in aviculture and may live up to 30 years. 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.
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Basic Info
Origin
northeastern South America
Lifespan
20-30 years
Size
28-30cm
Temperature
15〜30℃
Humidity
40〜60%
Diet
Pellets, seeds, vegetables, fruits
Care Guide
Cage
References & Sources
Edited & verified by: br-choku editorial team
The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.
Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: Sun conure (Linnaeus, 1758)
Synonyms: Psittacus solstitialis
Authority databases: GBIF
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Regulations & Conservation Status
CITES 附属書IIIUCN EN · Endangered
Aratinga solstitialis(コガネメキシコインコ)。Psittaciformes(オウム目)は CITES 附属書II に一括掲載(附属書I 該当種・及び注記除外4種を除く)。本種はその附属書II適用。
Sources: CITES Appendices (valid from 25.05.2024) / CITES Psittaciformes spp. 附属書II注記(Appendix-II annotation)
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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