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Scientific name: Aratinga jandaya Higher classification: Aratinga Rank: Species

The Jenday Conure has reddish orange stomachs and a long green tail with the end of the feathers tinged in an iridescent blue. The wings and vent are also green, while their head, neck and, shoulders are yellow.

The cheeks are orange and the eyes are surrounded by a white ring. Just like on the tail, the tips of the wings are also blue colored. Juveniles have a less vibrant green color but as they mature their colors will gradually get brighter.

Their full adult coloration is attained at about one or two years of age. Like all conures in the Aratinga genus, their beaks is black, just like their feet.

The Jenday Conure belongs to the Aratinga solstitialis complex, a group of very closely related parakeets. They are closely related to the sun conure (Aratinga solstitialis) even sometimes considered to be one of its subspecies.

It's easy to mistaken the 2 species since they look very much the same, particularly with young Sun Conures before their first molt. But somewhat obvious differences are the blue tipped wings and tail feathers of the Jenday Conure.

Like other conure or parakeet species the Jenday Conure is often kept as a pet and their lifespan in captivity reaches up to 30 years. These little birds are very intelligent and can even be trained to perform some "tricks" using some positive reinforcement.

Their call is a very loud, shrill, and in captivity they often learn to mimic human sounds including words or even small phrases. Although they aren't known for their talking ability.

These birds are also known by other colloquial names like flaming conure or yellow-headed conure. It is a little beautiful bird and the Jenday Conure also costs much less than other conure species like the Golden Conure or the Sun conure.

The Jenday Conure favorite foods in the wild include several fruits including palm nuts, cashew apples, and mangoes. However, they also have a tendency to feed on human cultivated plants like rice or maize.

As pets, they eat seeds, pellets, fresh fruits like chopped kiwis, apples or melons and vegetables. But there are somethings we eat that are toxic to them including caffeine or chocolate and avocados.

FACTS ON SUN CONURES

Scientific name: Aratinga solstitialis Kingdom: Animalia Class: Aves Order: Parrot Higher classification: Aratinga

Sun Conures are among the most popular pet bird species, and have been for many years. There are several reasons for not limited to the fact that they are arguably the most vividly colored and beautiful Conure species. While most people are initially attracted to the Sun Conure for its stunning looks, those who fall in love with the species do so due to its many other endearing characteristics. Take a look at some of the facts listed below to learn more about Sun Conures and what it's like to keep them as pets. You might decide that one of these bright and beautiful birds would be the perfect companion for you!

Coming in at around 12 inches in length from the beak to the end of the tailfeathers, the Sun Conure is a medium sized bird with a nicely proportioned figure, healthy birds being neither slim nor stout in profile. They have a classic parrot look to them without the size and bulk of larger birds like Macaws or Cockatoos, making them very appealing to those who are drawn to the look of more exotic bird species but don't have the room to house and care for a very

Sun Conures are very loud. One thing that potential Sun Conure owners should realize is that these birds are extremely loud, and are not a good choice for those who live in apartments. They possess and ear piercing scream that they will emit throughout the day, more notably at sunrise and sunset. Their contact call can carry for miles and helps them locate each other in the wild while out foraging for food during the day. In captivity, however, this level of noise can cause problems for those who live in close proximity to their neighbors.

Sun Conures can live for up to 30 years. Adopting a Sun Conure is no small commitment with proper care, these birds can have a lifespan of up to 30 years in captivity. Before you decide to take the plunge and bring a Sun Conure home, make sure that you are willing and able to commit to caring for your bird for at least this amount of time. All too often, unprepared people adopt these sorts of birds and then decide that they aren't willing to care for them for as long as they will live, and this results in many homeless parrots. Don't let your bird become a statistic!

Sun Conures are known for their vivid colors. While their colors are somewhat similar to the equally popular Jenday Conure when they are juveniles, Sun Conures are widely regarded as the most colorful of all the Conure species. This is because a mature Sun Conure sports plumage in a variety of shades of red, yellow, green orange, blue, and in some birds, tones of violet. Another distinctive feature of the

Sun Conure is the bare white patches of skin around the eyes, known as "eye rings." These patches are similar to the bare patches commonly noted in Macaw species and are seen by many as an attractive feature for a parrot to have.