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Sun Conure Pet Care

A picture of a couple of Sun Conure Parrots perching on a branch.

Species Overview

  • Common Names: Sun conure, sun parakeet
  • Scientific Name: Aratinga solstitialis
  • Adult Size: 12 inches
  • Life Expectancy: 25 to 30 years

The sun conure is a playful, amusing bird that enjoys athletic tricks. These birds are smart, interactive, and easily trained. In general, they are very affectionate and cuddly birds that are gentle to all family members as long as they are treated well.

About the Sun Conure

Sun Conure Pet Care: Cage Set-Up

Sun Conure Pet Care: Temperament

Brilliantly colorful, intelligent, friendly, and loaded with personality, the sun conure has long been popular among families fond of companion birds. The bird is not without assertiveness; it can turn aggressive suddenly if provoked.

Owners should prepare. This bird is one of the loudest medium-sized parrots. They are not good starter birds since they require a lot of consistent training, daily interaction, and constant socialization to keep them tame and well-behaved.

Like all parrots, sun conures are social birds that need considerable interaction with their human owners to be happy. This bird is uniquely suited for those who want a bird for steady companionship.

Origin and History

The sun conure is native to northeastern South America, including Venezuela, northern Brazil, and Guyana.

The sun conure is found mostly in inland tropical habitats and also inhabits dry savanna woodlands and coastal forests. They usually inhabit fruiting trees and palm groves.

Speech and Vocalizations

Sun conures express excitement and fear with shrill screams, and they are not shy birds. They will let you know vocally if they are bored or if their needs are neglected. This bird is not suitable for apartment or condo dwellers.

While the sun conure is not known for its talking ability, some birds demonstrate an uncanny ability to mimic other types of sounds, such as doorbells, microwave buzzers, and telephone chimes.

Sun Conure Pet Care: Diet and Nutrition

Exercise

Like all parrots, the sun conure is very active and needs adequate space to fly, explore, and play. Your sun conure should be allowed to leave the cage for at least three hours each day.

Foraging and other forms of enrichment are essential for these intelligent birds. Provide the bird with a variety of exciting toys and change them at regular intervals to prevent your pet from growing bored.

Healthcare

Like other conures and parrots, the sun conure can be prone to feather picking. More often than not, this is a sign that the bird is bored or is not receiving the attention it needs. Try some new toys. New toys may distract them from their boredom and spark a behavior change. If you notice any of these signs of illness or distress, contact a veterinarian who treats birds:

Pet Safety

Pros

  • Social, affectionate, and cuddly
  • Intelligent, can be taught tricks
  • One of the most vibrantly colored birds

Cons

  • Noisy, not well-suited for apartments or close neighbors
  • Not known for its talking ability
  • Can get nippy around children if provoked

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