The Sun Conure has evolved to bright plumage, which tells predators that it s dangerous, hence helping to keep its species alive and thriving in the jungle. Frequenting bushes, trees, palms and greener areas, the Sun Conure mainly feeds on cactus fruit, flowers, seeds, berries and nuts. Usually, it is seen in flocks of up to 30, sometimes as few as 3 or 4. In captivity, the Sun Conure is fed a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, greens, nuts, seed and of course a pellet diet. Because of the huge variety of food found in the wild and eaten by the conure, pellet eaters must be supplemented with seed, nuts, fruit, vegetables and greens.
Pairs are very easy to breed in captivity.
They lay 4 to 5 eggs and they hatch in about 23 days. Several breedings per year are possible. They breed from December to March in the wild. All in all, the Sun Conure is one of the most affectionate of the parrots. Conures, in general, are affectionate birds, and the Sun Conure is just as affectionate as its other cousins.