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Sun Parakeet
Aratinga solstitialis (Linnaeus, 1758)
30 cmLength120 gWeight
The sun conure (Aratinga solstitialis), also known as the sun parakeet, is a medium-sized, vibrantly colored parrot native to northeastern South America.
Where and when it's recorded
No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.
About
The sun conure (Aratinga solstitialis), 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.
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Questions
How big is the Sun Parakeet?
The Sun Parakeet is about 30 cm long and weighs around 120 g.
Where does the Sun Parakeet live?
Its breeding range: South America: northern Brazil (northeastern Roraima) and western Guyana.
Is the Sun Parakeet endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Sun Parakeet as Endangered.
What does the Sun Parakeet eat?
Main food: Fruit.
What family is the Sun Parakeet in?
It belongs to the family African & New World Parrots (Psittacidae), order Parrot (Psittaciformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 30 cm
- Weight
- 120 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Fruit
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Endangered
More measurements
- Wing
- 156 mm
- Tail
- 138 mm
- Bill
- 28 mm
- Tarsus
- 15 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: northern Brazil (northeastern Roraima) and western Guyana
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Parrot Psittaciformes
- Family
- African & New World Parrots Psittacidae
- Genus
- Aratinga
Other birds in the genus Aratinga
Dusky-headed ParakeetAratinga weddellii
Nanday ParakeetAratinga nenday
Sulphur-breasted ParakeetAratinga maculata
Jandaya ParakeetAratinga jandaya
Golden-capped ParakeetAratinga auricapillus
Grey ParrotPsittacus erithacus
Timneh ParrotPsittacus timneh
Red-fronted ParrotPoicephalus gulielmi
Yellow-fronted ParrotPoicephalus flavifrons
Brown-necked ParrotPoicephalus fuscicollis
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