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Sun Parakeet

Sun Parakeet

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The Sun Parakeet is a brilliantly colored medium-sized parrot, predominantly bright yellow and orange with green and blue markings, known for its stunning plumage.
Where to spot
Palm groves, savannas, and dry woodlands in a relatively small area of northeastern South America, primarily northern Brazil and parts of the Guyanas.
How to spot
Listen for their extremely loud, piercing screams. Look for small to medium-sized flocks flying high overhead or feeding in fruiting palms and trees.
When to spot
Year-round. Most active in the early morning and late afternoon when foraging in flocks.
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File:Sun parakeet (Aratinga solstitialis) at Perth Zoo, June 2023 02.jpg
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File:Sun parakeet (Aratinga solstitialis) at Perth Zoo, June 2023 10.jpg
File:Aratinga solstitialis - Loro Parque 01.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Aratinga solstitialis -captive-two-8a.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Sun parakeet (Aratinga solstitialis) at Perth Zoo, June 2023 02.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Sun parakeet (Aratinga solstitialis) at Perth Zoo, June 2023 03.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Sun parakeet (Aratinga solstitialis) at Perth Zoo, June 2023 04.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Sun parakeet (Aratinga solstitialis) at Perth Zoo, June 2023 05.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Sun parakeet (Aratinga solstitialis) at Perth Zoo, June 2023 06.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Sun parakeet (Aratinga solstitialis) at Perth Zoo, June 2023 08.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Sun parakeet (Aratinga solstitialis) at Perth Zoo, June 2023 09.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Sun parakeet (Aratinga solstitialis) at Perth Zoo, June 2023 10.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The vibrant coloration of the Sun Parakeet makes it one of the most recognizable and sought-after parrot species, both in the wild and in aviculture.
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