Sun conures, also known as “sun parakeets,” in their native range, are so prolific in the pet trade that few people are aware they are one of the world’s most endangered parrot species. The beauty of their sun-kissed plumage has made them attractive targets for the pet trade for decades, but their ear-splitting calls result in them being one of the most often surrendered/rehomed parrots kept as pets. Sun conures are classified as Endangered on the IUCN (International Union for the Conservation o