Aratinga solstitialis

(Linnaeus, 1758)

Vernacular names
English : Sun parakeet
French : Conure soleil

Classification
Class : Aves
Order : Psittaciformes
Family : Psittacidae
Notes : No subspecies known.

Identification
The species can grow to 30 cm in length. Looks similar to A. jandaya but with more orange on face and most of wings yellow instead of green. Belly more yellow than A. jandaya, with orange restricted to lower belly and vent.

Range and habitat
This species occurs in South America, from north Brazil (Roraima) to western Guyana and maybe south-east Venezuela. Lives in open savannas, savanna woodlands and forested valleys.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : ENDANGERED
CITES : Appendix II
Status : The species was previously abundant but constant pressure from trapping for international trade has wiped out entire populations in most of its range.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

Observation

 

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