ENEndangered
Sun Parakeet
Aratinga solstitialis
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun_conure
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorSavanna· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryFormal educationAwareness & communicationsLegislationCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in PSITTACIDAE
Threatened in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sun Parakeet classified as Endangered?
Sun Parakeet is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Sun Parakeet live?
Sun Parakeet occurs in Brazil, Guyana, and Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sun Parakeet?
The main threats to Sun Parakeet are 5.1, 5.1.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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