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Sun ConureFamily: Psittacidae
"Widget" is an exceptional Sun Conure. He loves to do tricks with his owner and is very playful and affectionate.This gorgeous Sun Conure is fully mature and so has all its coloring. Sometimes "Widget" sleeps, or plays "dead bird" in his owners hand. He loves to hang out and he is free to fly about, but when he's ready for a break he always goes back to his cage . "Widget" is fun to be with, fun to play with and fun to look at!
For more information about the care of Conures see:
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Distribution:
These birds are native to Guianas to northwestern Brazil.
Description:
The Sun Conure, a small member of the parrot family, is one
of the most colorful of the conures. Their nice personalities and their
gorgeous coloring make them a favorite pet. There are a variety of conures,
and most make excellent pets. They vary in coloring and size, the Nanday
Conure, for example, is a larger conure with a black head and green body.
For a smaller bird and a great pet, a conure is a great choice.
Size - Weight:
These birds get up to 12" (30 cm).
Care and feeding:
A roomy cage is required unless the bird is to be let out
for extended periods. Many birds can spend most of their time on a play
pen or parrot perch. They eat a variety of sprouts, seeds, nuts, fruits,
vegetables, and commercial pellets, as well as the same nutritional foods
humans eat.
See About Conures: Housing and About Conures: Care and Feeding for more information.
Social Behaviors:
They live in pairs or small groups of 10 to 20 birds. They
love to play, and can be fairly destructive if not watched. They can also
be rather noisy. Despite all this, they make a real fun pet and are very
popular.
Breeding/Reproduction:
They breed readily if they have the right size aviary. The
hen lays four eggs which are incubated for about 26 days. The young fledge
(leave the nest) after about 8 weeks. The nest box size should be 12"
x 12" x 12".
Potential Problems:
As with most Aratinga species, this bird can be noisy.
See About Conures:
Potential Problems for information on illnesses.
Availability:
This bird is generally available. They can usually be found at
pet stores and reputable breeders.
Activities: Loves to climb and play. Provide lots of toys.
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Comments from people who have kept this pet:
Hello all! Bought Louie from a loving breeder at 5 weeks old. He's now 10 weeks and says "WHAAAT?" fairly well. Breeder said conures need lots of toys and things to keep them busy and quiet. She was right. I have absolute confidence that much attention/devotion will bring out wonderful things from (Screwy) Louie. He's very friendly, funny, and sociable, can give kisses upon request, and loves being petted/stroked. After studying up on conures, I think the only reason most people's Suns don't speak much is lack of devotion, and if they squawk alot, it's 'cause the owner just hasn't given them enough things to occupy their minds with. They are creatures of mimicry, and are limited only by the patience, knowledge, and skill of their owners. Ounce for ounce, I honestly think Louie has more brains than many people (LOL). Never give up the training. The returned love is well worth it!
I just got Harry, a Sun Conure, about 3 months ago. He immitates kisses and is attempting to say "I love you". He is so funny that I can't help but laugh. The Nanday is the only other conure that rivals their clownish ways. Mallori
Hi Everyone, In 2005 we brought our baby sun conure home named "ABBY". If you ask her to "call the dog" she replies "Murphy come here" and then states in a firm voice "Murphy's here", or "come here". She says "hello", what's up" and kisses. She is a joy. Take care of your animals they depend on us and give us such a reward. Thanks Di & Chuck
Zoe, my sun conure, was the best birthday I have ever gotten. She was my sweet 16 present. 11 years later, so many boyfriends, roommates, friends, and jobs have come and gone, but she is still my little birdfriend. She says "Hello", especially when the phone rings. She'll also snuggle up to me and say "I love you". If you're thinking of getting a small parrot, a sunny can be a wonderful, noisy, loyal, entertaining addition to your life.
hi i have a 1 year old sun conure. she loves to destroy her toys so that every week I have to buy her new toys. i was wondering if you have any advise for me if there are any toys that she would love but she will not destroy in a day thank you very much and i love your web site i get a lot of facts off of it if you have any ideas send them to letsdance1996@aol.com and i will try it out.
Rex is my beautiful little Sun Conure. He's about 14months old & I've had him for 10months. He loves to sit on my shoulder while I do stuff around the house & when he's tired he goes under my shirt to sleep on my collar bone. He often comes in the car in this way. He's extremely affectionate & very jealous of me. he 'hates' my husband & will 'attack' him if he tries to kiss me! As I write this he is giving me lots of kisses, (Rex - not my husband)! His favourite thing is to 'hunker down' in the palm of my hand so that I can tickle under his wings. He goes into a state of bliss during this! I get such a tremendous joy from him, it's worth all the noise & shouting in the morning. We have six parrots in all but Rex is definitely special. I dote on him! If you love birds but can't have a bigger parrot, then this is the species for you. Rex is beautiful, funny, clever, loving & very loyal. What more could you ask for?
Author: Clarice Brough, CAS
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