Sun Parakeet

Aratinga solstitialis · Species of bird
Order
Psittaciformes
Conservation
EN Endangered
Codes
sunpar1, SUPA

About the Sun Parakeet

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.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPsittaciformes
FamilyNew World and African Parrots (Psittacidae)
SpeciesAratinga solstitialis
Species Codessunpar1, SUPA
ConservationEN Endangered

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Sun Parakeet belong to?

The Sun Parakeet (Aratinga solstitialis) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.

What is the conservation status of the Sun Parakeet?

The Sun Parakeet is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.

How can I identify the Sun Parakeet?

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 ...

Where can I report a Sun Parakeet sighting?

You can log sightings of Sun Parakeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sunpar1, or on iNaturalist.