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Sun Conure: The Little Parrot with a BIG Personality

This YouTube video and related text was written and produced by the World Parrot Trust.

Bright, bold, and impossible to overlook, the Sun Conure is one of South America’s most striking parrots.

In this Parrot Profile, we take a closer look at the Sun Conure (Aratinga solstitialis) — from its brilliant yellow, orange and red plumage to its social nature, natural habitat and the conservation challenges facing the species in the wild.

Despite being familiar to parrot lovers around the world, wild Sun Conures have faced serious pressure from habitat loss and trapping for the wildlife trade.

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Hyacinths in the Wild

This YouTube video and related text was written and produced by the World Parrot Trust.

Watch the hyacinth macaw in its natural habitat as these vibrant birds perch, fly, and prepare their nests in the wild.

This footage provides an intimate look at the daily life of the hyacinth macaw, one of the world’s most recognizable parrots. See how they interact with their environment, from navigating tree branches to finding shelter in tree hollows.

Bird enthusiasts and wildlife observers will appreciate this close-up of macaws in nature. By observing these wild birds in their natural setting, you gain a

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Parrot Conservation: Hope, Threats & 1,400 Cockatoos | Flock Talk

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What’s happening in the world of parrots this month? 🦜

In the July edition of Flock Talk, we’re looking at some of the latest stories in parrot conservation from around the world—from the ongoing challenges facing Cayman parrots, to volunteers counting more than 1,400 endangered Carnaby’s Black-Cockatoos, and a community coming together in Puerto Rico to celebrate and support the endangered Puerto Rican Amazon.

And that’s only part of what’s inside this month’s newsletter.

The July edition of Flock Talk also features updates on

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