Sun Conures

Breed: Conure type Arantiga, Aratinga solstitialis 

Family (group): Psittacidae 

Nationality: Central America, and most of South America 

Standards: 
Size (cm): 22 to 36 cm 
Longevity: 25 years 

Color standards: Most of the different kinds of Conures have green body dotted with red spots with mainly an orange or blue color on the head. In addition, they have a prominent white eye ring. 

Personality: intelligent bird that quickly becomes familiar with his master. However, their cry can be powerful and strident, it is also a destructive bird, like most parrots. 

Known health problems: Pacheco virus, problem behaviors such as feather picking and cannibalism, skin and feather problems, various injuries. 

Note: The most popular of the Arantiga Conures is the Sun Conure (arantiga solstitialis), recognizable by its yellow color with bright orange throughout. Like the picture. 

Reproduction: Lays 3-4 eggs and the incubation period is 26 to 28 days.