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Golden Conures
Scientific NameGuaruba guarouba
Common NamesGolden Conure, Golden Parakeet, Queen of Bavaria's Conure
TaxonomyFormally classified in the genus Aratinga but is now a species in it's own genus being Guaruba. The specific and genera names guaruba and guarouba mean small yellow bird. The difference in spelling of the two names is made by Gmelin and Lesson, specific name by Gmelin in 1788 and genera name by Lesson in 1830. Its indigenous Portuguese name ararajuba means small yellow macaw. Molecular studies show that the golden conure (Guaruba) and the red-shouldered macaw (Diopsittaca) are closely related.
StatusEndemic to Brazil.Listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN red list, the current population estimated to be 6,600-13,400 with the trend decreasing.Listed with CITES (Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species) Appendix I.Listed as Threatened with the USFWS (US Fish & Wildlife Service) under the ESA (Endangered Species Act)
DescriptionLength 34-37 cm long. Weight 240-270 grams.Lifespan approximately 40 years recorded up to 60 years.Immature dull with scattered green feathers and bright green flights, pale grey eye-ring, slimmer in build.Adult is bright yellow with dark green flights attained by 2 years.Horn-coloured bill, white eye-ring, brown iris, flesh-coloured feet.
TemperamentVery sociable and seldom fight. Highly intelligent and extremely sensitive. Very playful and enjoy climbing, swings and ropes. Golden Conures make excellent pets, loving attention, to be petted and touched. When tame they are extremely gentle and can remain tame even in an aviary environment.Excellent flight ability and maneuverability.Prone to feather plucking so healthy diet, environment and social development is essential. Require access to regular bathing.Eat insects and lavae, fruits, flowers, berries, seeds and nuts in the wild.Can be loud, shrill voice. Ability to develop impressive vocabulary and even seem to speak in context at times. http://macaulaylibrary.org/audio/113073/guarouba-guarouba-golden-parakeet-brazil-par%C3%A1-curtis-marantz BreedingAlthough sexual maturity can occur as early as 2 years of age, they may lay infertile clutches up to 6-8 years of age.Breeding generally occurs in the warmer months but can lay fertile during any month of the year.Breeding is communal with several females contributing to a nest where several adults will aid in the raising of the young. Up to 9 young in a nest in the wild and up to 14 in captivity have been recorded. Clutches laid are usually 3 eggs (or 1-6 eggs) approximately 37.1 x 29.9 mm and average 14-15 grams. Incubation period is about 25-26 days to hatch and chicks hatch weight normally about 9 grams.Male and female take turns in incubation. Only female broods, male guards the nest. Not fussy with aviary or nestbox design.
References and other sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_parakeetwww.iucnredlist.org/details/22724703/0https://seaworld.org/animal-info/animal-bytes/birds/golden-conure/http://www.birdlife.org/datazone/speciesfactsheet.php?id=9847http://www.starescue.org/htm/species/conure-golden.htmhttp://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E222.htm&Pic=222_1.JPGhttp://www.parrotsdailynews.com/tony-silva-news-breeding-of-the-golden-conure/http://www.afabirds.org/index.shtml#.Von_IhV97IUhttp://bimbimbibirds.com.au/pdfs/Golden-Conure.pdfhttp://pompomsparadiseaviaries.webs.com/
Common NamesGolden Conure, Golden Parakeet, Queen of Bavaria's Conure
TaxonomyFormally classified in the genus Aratinga but is now a species in it's own genus being Guaruba. The specific and genera names guaruba and guarouba mean small yellow bird. The difference in spelling of the two names is made by Gmelin and Lesson, specific name by Gmelin in 1788 and genera name by Lesson in 1830. Its indigenous Portuguese name ararajuba means small yellow macaw. Molecular studies show that the golden conure (Guaruba) and the red-shouldered macaw (Diopsittaca) are closely related.
StatusEndemic to Brazil.Listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN red list, the current population estimated to be 6,600-13,400 with the trend decreasing.Listed with CITES (Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species) Appendix I.Listed as Threatened with the USFWS (US Fish & Wildlife Service) under the ESA (Endangered Species Act)
DescriptionLength 34-37 cm long. Weight 240-270 grams.Lifespan approximately 40 years recorded up to 60 years.Immature dull with scattered green feathers and bright green flights, pale grey eye-ring, slimmer in build.Adult is bright yellow with dark green flights attained by 2 years.Horn-coloured bill, white eye-ring, brown iris, flesh-coloured feet.
TemperamentVery sociable and seldom fight. Highly intelligent and extremely sensitive. Very playful and enjoy climbing, swings and ropes. Golden Conures make excellent pets, loving attention, to be petted and touched. When tame they are extremely gentle and can remain tame even in an aviary environment.Excellent flight ability and maneuverability.Prone to feather plucking so healthy diet, environment and social development is essential. Require access to regular bathing.Eat insects and lavae, fruits, flowers, berries, seeds and nuts in the wild.Can be loud, shrill voice. Ability to develop impressive vocabulary and even seem to speak in context at times. http://macaulaylibrary.org/audio/113073/guarouba-guarouba-golden-parakeet-brazil-par%C3%A1-curtis-marantz BreedingAlthough sexual maturity can occur as early as 2 years of age, they may lay infertile clutches up to 6-8 years of age.Breeding generally occurs in the warmer months but can lay fertile during any month of the year.Breeding is communal with several females contributing to a nest where several adults will aid in the raising of the young. Up to 9 young in a nest in the wild and up to 14 in captivity have been recorded. Clutches laid are usually 3 eggs (or 1-6 eggs) approximately 37.1 x 29.9 mm and average 14-15 grams. Incubation period is about 25-26 days to hatch and chicks hatch weight normally about 9 grams.Male and female take turns in incubation. Only female broods, male guards the nest. Not fussy with aviary or nestbox design.
References and other sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_parakeetwww.iucnredlist.org/details/22724703/0https://seaworld.org/animal-info/animal-bytes/birds/golden-conure/http://www.birdlife.org/datazone/speciesfactsheet.php?id=9847http://www.starescue.org/htm/species/conure-golden.htmhttp://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E222.htm&Pic=222_1.JPGhttp://www.parrotsdailynews.com/tony-silva-news-breeding-of-the-golden-conure/http://www.afabirds.org/index.shtml#.Von_IhV97IUhttp://bimbimbibirds.com.au/pdfs/Golden-Conure.pdfhttp://pompomsparadiseaviaries.webs.com/
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