Golden Parakeet

Golden Conure ( Guaruba guarouba )

The Golden Conure ( Guaruba guarouba ), is a species of bird in the family of parrots authentics. It is found in South America.

Description

The Golden Conure has been assigned previously to the wedge-tailed parakeets ( Aratingas ) Aratinga guarouba, but because of its special shape, color and behavior, he is now listed in a separate genus.

He is about 34-36 inches tall and weighs about 250 g Its plumage is golden yellow, the hand and secondaries are dark green. Its beak is horn colored, the dark circles are white and the iris brown. Its colors correspond to those of the Brazilian national flag, he is therefore also known as the national bird of Brazil.

Dissemination

The Golden Conure comes in the rainforests of the estuary of the Amazon in South America before.

Stock situation

The Golden Conure has been included as direct threats to Appendix I of CITES, which prohibits trade in these animals.