The Sun Conure is such a beautiful little parrot, that is even sometimes mistaken for a parakeet, but when you look at their features, they are most definitely a parrot.  They love to be in groups of other birds, because it is their nature to be social.  Their beautiful coloring makes them very much sought after and their ability to love their human companions adds to their charm.  They have abilities like other parrots to mimic and imitate which is such a fun advantage to owning a parrot.  They are considered rather noisy, though, and they do have their boisterous times of the day.  They can be heard vocalizing most often in the first part of the morning as well as the latter part of the day.  They are very spirited and though they can screech loudly when frightened, for the most part, they are an easy parrot to own, because their maintenance requirements are low.  They love to perform and have never been accused of being shy.  As do many parrot species, they love a good bath.  If a bathing dish is not accepted, they will use their drinking water, if possible, to splash around in.  A good spritzing with a warm water bottled, on a weekly basis, is very much welcomed.  These beautiful Conures can live 30 years or more with proper care.  Sun Conures are intelligent birds and some can even be trained to go to the bathroom in special areas when they are out of their cages.  They are social birds that will do their best to please their owners if they are well bonded with them.  Like most parrots the Sun Conure requires a lot of attention - they are social birds that need interaction with their owners. 

The Sun is a medium sized Conure, averaging about 4.5 ounces and 12 inches in length, with a slender build and a large head and beak.  The coloring of this little wonder is very striking.  The plumage consist of a lot of yellow, though it is green in its under tail coverts.  The greater upper wing coverts are green, yet having yellowish edges to them.  The primaries too, are green, but with blue edges to them.  The secondary feathers are also green and though the bottom side of the tail feathers is black in hue, the upper side of the tail feathers is more an olive green.  There is an orange hue to the sides of their heads and forehead, as well as to their abdomens and the lower part of their backs.  The under tail coverts are green, but with definite yellowing also.  Their eyes are a rich dark brown, though the periophthalmic ring is white.  The bill is black and their feet are grey.