Sun Conures are very social and are known for their very loud squawks and screams compared to their comparatively small size – so you’ll probably hear them when you’re out and about in the Zoo.
Some of our flock were hand-reared after being rejected by their mother, andhese birds in particular are very friendly with the staff who raised them.
In the wild
IUCN: Endangered
Sun Conures, also known as Sun Parakeets, are native to northeastern South America. They form monogamous pairs as young as four months old, live in large flocks, and can live up to 30 years.
Their bright and beautiful colouring, combined with their intelligence and curious temperaments, make Sun Conures popular pets.
Unfortunately, they are now endangered and in decline primarily due to excessive trapping for the pet trade – which means that there are more Sun Conures living as pets than in the wild. They are now protected under the Wild Bird Conservation Act which bans the importation of wild–caught birds, and conservationists hope this will help to increase their numbers in the wild.
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so sad that they are endangered. They are beautiful
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Terrible things humans do. Slavery, always capturing and selling life. The bird and the picture are fabulous and so very colorful. They are lovely birds and the post was so interesting.
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I have always thought these birds are so pretty and curious, I never realised they were so threatened, thank you
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Love Sun Conures. We bird-sat for one for 5 years. Spectacular creature.
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So beautiful! Thank you for sharing the info. 🙂
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