Sun Conure
Sun conure have a relatively small natural range. The mainly found in the northernmost point of Brazil and in Guyana, South America although some sources also report them from parts of Suriname. French Guiana and possibly Venezuela.Wild birds is in forest regions, ranging from dry to seasonally flooded forests. The small flocks rarely seem to leave the deep jungle and have a particular preference for hilly and mountainous terrain up to 1.400m in elevation. Nesting is usually done in the hollows of the Mauritia palm tree.
SUN CONURE INTELLIGENCE & PERSONALITY
Sun conures aren’t just beautiful to look at they’re also appreciate by parrot enthusiasts for their big personalities. These conures are incredibly charismatic! They’re intelligent and quick learners, generally very responsive to training and eager to pick up new tricks and commands. All this does mean conure owners need to stay on top of training in order to channel their birds’ smart brains productively. Without proper socialization, sun conures can become nippy or pick up other undesired behaviours.
SUN CONURE
Like other parrots, conures are highly social beings. Whether their flock consists of humans or other conures the thrive on companionship and will wither if their social needs aren’t met. You can expect a well-socialized sun conure to constantly want to spend time with you, not necessarily asking for cuddles but certainly riding around on your shoulder and always staying aware of what you’re doing around the house.
NOISE LEVEL & TALKING ABILITY
If you’re thinking of adding a sun conure to your family, it’s crucial to consider their noise level. Parrots in general are not quiet beings by any means, and conures of the Aratinga family take the typical psittacine noisiness to a whole new level. They need to communicate with their flockmates over long distances in the wild, which has caused them to evolve very shrill voices. Their flock calls, short squawks meant to convey their location to other conures, are particularly piercing.You can expect a pet conure to spend much of the day chirping, chattering, and imitating household noises. Loud squawks are common during dawn, dusk, and whenever the bird is excited or wants something from its human flock (like around feeding time).
Wild sun conures
Wild sun conures feed on a variety of ripe and unripe fruits, as well as seeds and nuts, flowers and buds, legumes, and even insects. With our domestic birds, we should always do our best to offer a diet that’s just as varied as what they’d eat in the wild. This helps ensure they get all those precious micronutrients.What we shouldn’t do, however, is feed them as much as wild birds eat: our feathered friends don’t exactly use as many calories on a daily basis as their wild counterparts do while flying around searching for their next meal.
HOUSING FOR YOUR SUN CONURE
Although as far as parrots go, sun conures are by no means the largest, they do need plenty of space to thrive. These active birds need to be able to stretch their wings, move around, and play to keep both their physical and mental health in order. Obesity and boredom are common issues in pet parrots, and the right cage set-up can play a large role in preventing both.Firstly, consider cage size. If you’re not planning on letting your bird out of its cage for at least a few hours a day, you’ll have to set up a full-size aviary. Otherwise, a sturdy cage that’s at least 30″ wide (preferably larger) should work. Ensure the bars is no more than ¾ inch apart to prevent your bird from attempting to squeeze through or getting stuck. Place the cage in an area that gets plenty of human trafficr potentially.
