Sun Parakeet
NameSun Parakeet
Common NameSun Parakeet
Scientific NameAratinga solstitialis
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)30
Weight (g)110
Plumage DetailsAdults are predominantly bright yellow with an orange wash over the face and belly. The flight feathers are green with blue tips, and the tail is olive-green with a blue tip. They have a distinctive white eye-ring and a black beak.
Vocalization / CallSun Parakeets are known for their loud, piercing, and often screeching calls, which are particularly noticeable when they are in flight or communicating within their flocks.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeNative to a small region of northeastern South America, primarily found in parts of Brazil, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana, inhabiting tropical dry forests and savannas.
Identifying Featuresbright yellow and orange plumage, red-orange face, green and blue wing patches, black beak, white eye-ring
Description
The Sun Parakeet is a small, vibrantly colored parrot known for its striking yellow and orange plumage. These highly social birds are often found in noisy flocks, foraging for fruits and seeds in their native South American habitats.
