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Aratinga solstitialis
The Sun Parakeet or Sun Conure (Aratinga solstitialis) is a medium-sized brightly colored parrot native to northeastern South America. The adult male and female are similar in appearance with predominantly golden-yellow plumage and orange-flushed underparts and face. It is commonly kept in aviculture. The species is endangered, threatened by loss of habitat and trapping for the pet trade.
Spotted on Apr 11, 2012
Submitted on May 30, 2012
4 Comments
pretty bird
Thanx ....I shot this beautiful bird in Jurong Bird Park , Singapore .
Really beautiful. As it is a South American bird, did you see this at a zoo? You could add this to the Captive Animals mission
Fabulous colors,