Description
Life span: 15- 30 years
The mature color of a sun conure is a vivid orange and yellow with accents of green and blue. Juvenile sun conures have less pigment than adult sun conures as a form of defense. The first feathers begin as an olive green color at around 6 months of age and later turn a combination of yellowish-orange. The whole color of the plumage develops between the ages of 18 months and 2 years. The sun conure has a black beak, a long, tapering tail, and white eye rings.
The sun conure is a favorite among pet owners due to its eye-catching color and gentle attitude, as well as a favorite among seasoned aviculturists due to its simplicity in breeding. Immature birds require roughly two years to get their full color. The difference in intelligence between the sexes is reportedly minimal.
Habitat/Native Region
In northeastern South America, the sun conure is a native of Venezuela, northern Brazil, and Guyana. The sun conure can be found primarily in inland tropical settings, while it can also be found in coastal forests and dry savanna woodlands. They frequently reside in palm and fruit tree groves.
As Pet
Behavior
The sun conure is a comical, jovial bird that likes to perform athletic feats. These birds are easy to train, intelligent, and engaging. Generally speaking, it is a very loving and cuddly bird that, when given good care, is kind to every member of the family. The bird does have some assertiveness, though, and if pushed, it can quickly turn hostile.
Both toddlers and adults may find it challenging to handle this parrot during its nippy phases. Even the friendliest pet bird can become aggressive when startled. Its personality is not accurately reflected by this natural response.
Care
A vibrant bird with a preference for a big enclosure is the sun conure. Make sure the cage has reasonably narrow bar spacing to avoid the bird from getting its head caught between the bars. The sun conure, like the majority of parrot species, needs secure outside spaces to scout out and investigate. This clever bird enjoys coming up with novel maneuvers. On top of the cage, construct a play gym so that it can exercise its wings and legs.
Training is required if a person wants to have a fulfilling and happy relationship with sun conures. Positive reinforcement training methods could be used to teach this parrot a variety of sportsmanlike abilities. The reaction of this bird to criticism or any other form of punishment will not be favorable.
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