Notes:
also known as Sun Conures, these birds are common in a pet trade that has greatly diminished their numbers in the wild; in nature, found in small flocks in dry semi-deciduous forests of Guyana and Brazil; nests inside dark tree cavities.
sunburst colors despite sitting in the rain (Zoo; 2011-11-20)
dorsal view; mostly green back and wings (Zoo; 2011-11-20)
ventral view; red-and-yellow head and underparts (Zoo; 2011-11-20)