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Sun Parakeet

Aratinga solstitialis

Description:

The Sun Parakeet or Sun Conure 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.

Habitat:

Jurong Bird Park

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Sun Parakeet or Sun Conure
Aratinga solstitialis Sun Parakeet


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2 Comments

marirs
marirs 9 years ago

Thank you DanielePralong

DanielePralong
DanielePralong 9 years ago

Hi marirs! Is this lovely bird also from the Jurong Bird Park? If so, thanks for mentioning it under Habitat.

marirs
Spotted by
marirs

Singapore, Singapore

Spotted on Oct 10, 2012
Submitted on May 16, 2014

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