Article From SubmitYOURArticle.com: The Sun Conure Parrot--5 Things to Know About Sun Conures As Pets

Knowing all you can about any bird before you
adopt is essential; and the Sun Conure Parrot is
no exception. The following 5 tips are useful
pieces of information about personality and care
that will help you make a happy and permanent
adoption.

Physical Traits-It's considered a little bird in
the Parrot species-only about 12 inches and
weighing in between 4 and 5 ounces, and they have
life spans up to 30 years. The muted green color
that they are born with serves them well in the
wild as camouflage until about age 1.

Upon maturity the feathers turn brilliant with
vivid oranges, reds, blues, greens, and yellows.
Their beaks are black and feet are grey. They
have a white ring around their beautiful dark
brown eyes. If you are looking for a bird that
is visually striking, this bird is for you.

Sounds-The Conure is a screamer. Screaming can
indicate that it is not receiving enough human
attention, or that it is in some way unhappy. The
Conure is not a good choice if you live in an
apartment or house that is connected to another
where these screams can become an issue for your
neighbors.

The good news is that with proper training much
of the screaming can be stopped. And if not, they
make wonderful burglar alarms when strangers
approach. Before you commit, try being around one
for a while to get an idea of how loud they
really are, and decide whether the noise will be
tolerable for you and your family. Better to
decide before rather than after you've brought it
home.

Personality-Inquisitive, and intelligent, it is
definitely a very outgoing bird. A bird with a
sense of humor, it is in its element when doing
tricks, and can be taught to say a few words. It
can also imitate household sounds such as
microwave buzzers, ringing phones, and alarms of
every kind. It loves human contact, both physical
and emotional, and needs a home where it can
interact constantly by being housed in an area
where there is lots of activity.

If you and your family are away from home a lot,
this is not a good choice for you or the bird. It
can be nippy, but regular socialization and
training can nip this in the bud and make it safe
for you and children in the family.

Nutritional Needs-A diet of sprouted seeds and
pellets, leafy green vegetables, fruits and nuts
augmented with a mineral block will go far
towards keeping your bird healthy. Remember to
use a variety of foods, and rotate them to
stimulate interest. An unlimited supply of fresh
water is a must.

Maintenance-These are pretty easy birds to keep.
They appreciate a spray of warm water or placing
of a shallow bowl of water in their cage for a
bath once a week.

They will also benefit from having their air
filtered of dust, dander, and feathers that will
collect in much greater density in you home than
they ever would in the wild. Using a high
efficiency particle (HEPA) air purifier will
insure that its air passages remain clear, and
cut down on the risk of infection and disease.

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