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Sun Conure  (Aratinga solstitialis)

Also Known As: Yellow Conure
 
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Sun Conures

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Did You Know?
Although the Sun Conure is generally regarded as common in the wild records suggest that it occurs only very locally within a large range, making it more difficult to find.

Status in the Wild
World Population:
1000-2500

Range:
A.s. solstitialis: Restricted to C Guyana and Roroaima, far NE Brazil; also recorded in NW Surinam and SE Venezuela. A.s. pintoi: NE Brazil, in N Para and lower Rio Canuma in NE Amazonas.

Habitat:
Found up to 1200m (3936 ft) in savanna or dry forest with palm groves. Also found locally in flooded varzea scrub on both banks of the Amazon River.

Threat Summary:
A very rapid reduction in the size of the population of this species has occurred in the last three decades owing to trapping for the pet trade. Unsustainable harvests have extirpated this parrot from much of its former range, placing it in urgent need of protection.

IUCN Rating:
Endangered

Wild Diet:
Feeds on fruit, berries, nuts, buds and flowers; also legume pods, red cacti fruits and Malpighia berries.

CITES Rating:
Appendix II

Ecology:
Found in flocks of around 30 individuals. Seen in larger groups where fruit is abdundant.

Clutch and Egg Size:
3-4 rounded eggs, 29.5 x 23.5mm (1.1 x 0.8 in).

Breeding Season:
February

More Info Sites:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun_Conure

http://www.ibiologia.unam.mx/pdf/links/neo/rev3/vol_3_1/ornitol%203_1_17_26.pdf