How much is a Sun Conure?

If you plan to buy a sun conure, make sure it is captive-bred certified. These birds can cost about $500 to $700.

Are sun conures illegal?

Sun conures are currently endangered. Since the Wild Bird Conservation Act was put in place in 1992 to ban the importation of parrots (including sun conures) into the United States, they are more frequently bred in captivity for domestication purposes.

Are sun conures good for beginners?

yes, sun conures are suitable for beginners as long as you have enough space and time to raise them. Nevertheless, don’t be afraid to adopt a sun conure because they’ll surely be your new best friend before you know it. Plus, they’re beautiful and are superb all-around parrots.

Why are sun conures so expensive?

That being said, suns are actually an ‘endangered species’ in the wild. Mostly do to de-forestation and trapping for the pet trade. Suns are also considered to be one of the most beautiful parrots in the world. That reason alone tends to be why they are more expensive then other conures.

Where can I buy a sun conure?

Get a Sun Conure. Sun conures are often available in large pet stores, from avian-specialty stores and bird breeders. They are also often available for adoption from avian rescue/adoption organizations.

How smart are sun conures?

Sun Conures are Intelligent. Gokdie my Sun Conure is very smart. Sun Conures are said to have the intelligence of a 2-year-old. These small but smart pet parrots can understand words in context. Sun Conures also have a keen awareness of their environment and remember things with detail.

What to feed a sun conure?

In the wild, sun conures mainly feed on fruits, flowers, berries, blossoms, seeds, nuts, and insects. They feed on both ripe and half-ripe seeds of both fruits and berries.

Do sun conure have ears?

Mostly covered in the brightest yellow plumage, sun conures have splashes of orange and green here and there. Where the cheeks and underparts are washed with the orangish tint, the wings are blotched with blue and green. There is a little red around the ears and the characteristic white rings around the eyes. The feet and beak are black.