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Sun Parakeet

Aratinga solstitialis

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Ecuador, Norway, Taiwan, United Kingdom, and Venezuela. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Aves (นก)

Order

Psittaciformes (อันดับนกแก้ว)

Family

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Aratinga

Species

Aratinga solstitialis (Sun Parakeet)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コガネメキシコインコ

Chinese 太陽鸚哥

Spanish Aratinga sol

French Conure soleil

German Sonnensittich

Portuguese jandaia-amarela

Russian Солнечная аратинга

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blue-crowned conure

Aratinga acuticaudata

Least Concern

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brown-throated conure

Aratinga pertinax

Least Concern

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Golden-capped Parakeet

Aratinga auricapillus

Aratinga leucophthalma

Aratinga erythrogenys

Not Evaluated

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Sulphur-breasted Parakeet

Aratinga maculata

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sun Parakeet?

The scientific name of Sun Parakeet is Aratinga solstitialis. It belongs to the genus Aratinga.

What is the conservation status of Sun Parakeet?

Sun Parakeet (Aratinga solstitialis) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Sun Parakeet live?

Sun Parakeet is found in Distributed across Ecuador, Norway, Taiwan, United Kingdom, and Venezuela. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Ecuador, Norway, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Venezuela.

What family does Sun Parakeet belong to?

Sun Parakeet (Aratinga solstitialis) belongs to the genus Aratinga, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.

Is Sun Parakeet endangered?

Yes, Sun Parakeet (Aratinga solstitialis) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Sun Parakeet belong to?

Sun Parakeet (Aratinga solstitialis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Sun Parakeet?

The closest relatives of Sun Parakeet in the genus Aratinga include blue-crowned conure, brown-throated conure, Golden-capped Parakeet, Jandaya Parakeet, white-eyed conure.