The Patagonian Conure, also known as the Burrowing Parrot, Cyanoliseus patagonus, is a largest conure. Sunny and Sandy Prior Sun Conure Babies. Juvenile sun conures are not nearly as colorful as adults—this is a natural defense mechanism. Hence, the name sun conure was assigned to the species. The Red Factor Sun Conure Color Mutation [M. Covault] General Conure FAQs [M. Covault] Co-Parenting with Companion Sun Conures [M. Covault] Breeding Sun Conures, Part I [T. Silva) Breeding Sun Conures, Part II [T. Silva) Pyrrhura Conure FAQs [M. Covault] Is It a Cinnamon or a Pineapple? www.parrotforums.com/conures/17066-sun-conure-mutations-2.html The differences between a normal and a red factor are significant and is easily understood when a bird is seen. The scintillating color combination of red and yellow in this bird is striking, but it is the red saturation on the front and face that is most in demand. After consultation with breeders and experts in mutation colors, we have come up with a tentative grading system by which they can be classified by the red color … “It’s mind-boggling,” Cusick said. The sun parakeet (Aratinga solstitialis), also known in aviculture as the sun conure, is a medium-sized, vibrantly colored parrot native to northeastern South America. Among all the species, the green-cheeked conure has been bred into the most color mutations. The sun conure has also been bred into a red-factor mutation. If done selectively, it can achieve a pretty vivid red color, with a tale color ranges from maroon to light red. The intensity of colors depends on breeding. The best-known mutation is the “red factor”, a form in which the bird has a distinctive reddish wash over the body. Patagonian conures have a reputation for being exceptionally sweet-natured and intelligent conures, but can be very loud and destructive with their chewing. Sun Conure #1. Sun Conures are native to South America. Green cheek conure (Pyrrhura molinae)These little birds are from South America.They are approximately nine inches and average weight is between 62 to 68 grams.Definitely one of the clowns of the bird world.Little birds that do not realize they are little birds.We started our aviary do to just one of these beauties years ago and ever since have been in love with these very personal little gems. Band # TD-25. Click each thumnail for a larger image. The first feathers are olive green in color, changing to a mixture of yellowish-orange at around 6 months of age. The adult male and female are similar in appearance, with predominantly golden-yellow plumage and orange-flushed underparts and face. Yellow sided Green Cheek Conure is a sex-linked mutation responsible for the spread of the yellow and red pigmentation. Some of the most popular are the pineapple, jade, yellowside, cinnamon, turquoise, and violet. For example, the opaline mutation in the red-rumped parrot is the same as the yellow-sided green-cheeked conure, the rose Bourke’s parrot, and the pearl cockatiel. The sun conure's body color possesses a yellow-orange glow with a distinct resemblance to gold. The red factor appeared in the early 1990s in Hawaii. Further complicating the issue is the fact that color names may differ by species. At maturity, a sun conure is bright orange and yellow with traces of green and blue. Sun Conures are most famously known for their stunning coloration. They are playful and incredibly sweet. Two mutations in the Sun Conure have been reported. ** They make absolutely phenomenal companions. The brilliant blend of yellow, orange, red, blue and green colors means sun conures outshine most other birds in appearance. It can be found in the Patagonia region of south-central Argentina and Chile. Sun Conure Colors and Markings . "Pied" or what we are calling a "Yellow Factor Sun Conure" We hope to be breeding this color mutation by next year. Sun parakeets are very social birds, typically living in flocks. Mutations. **This baby is a Red Factor, a rare color mutation that makes the bird significantly more red than as standard sun, as it matures. Hatched 10/23/2020.