You spot a flash of bright blue and green up in the trees as you hike through the dry forests of central Brazil. Peering up, you see a small parrot with a maroon-colored head hopping through the branches. This colorful bird is known as the Dusky-headed Conure (Aratinga weddellii), one of Brazil’s most stunningly beautiful…
Have you ever seen a small parrot with bright golden feathers, an orange breast, and a strongly hooked black beak? If so, you may have spotted the sun conure, one of the most radiantly colored birds in the parrot family. With their vivid tropical colors and loud, chatterbox voices, sun conures make a big impression…
The Nanday Conure (Aratinga nenday) stands out with its bright green, yellow, blue and black plumage. If you’re looking for a small parrot with a big personality, this South American native may be the right fit. With proper care, these little parrots can live 15-20 years. Their medium size – 13 to 14 inches (33…
Have you ever seen a bright green parrot with a vibrant yellow chest flying through the trees? If so, you may have spotted the Sulphur-breasted Conure, a medium-small parrot native to Brazil. With its colorful plumage and social nature, this little parrot stands out in its rainforest home. Measuring about 11 inches (28 cm) from…
The rainforests of interior Brazil are home to an abundance of colorful birdlife, but few stand out quite like the bright green plumage of the Jandaya Parakeet (aka jandaya conure). With its distinctive orange-yellow face, blue streaked cheeks, and red spot above its beak, this tropical parrot is considered one of Brazil’s most beautiful avian…
As you gaze up into the rainforest canopies of Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay, you may catch a glimpse of vibrant green feathers and striking golden caps peeking through the leaves. These belong to the Golden-capped Parakeet, one of the most dazzling avian species found in South America’s lush forests. “The Golden-capped Parakeet holds significance as…
Have you ever seen a vibrant, colorful parrot-like bird with a mischievous personality? If so, you may have spotted one of the captivating conures in the genus Aratinga! This diverse group of parakeets is known for their beauty and intelligence. Aratinga conures originate from Central and South America. They thrive in various habitats like rainforests,…
