The sun conure known in aviculture/captivity as the sun parakeet is a medium-sized parrot found in northeastern South America. You cannot differentiate a male from a female because they are similar in appearance. They are social birds and live in flocks. Sun conures are monogamous, they nest in tree cavities in tropical areas. They feed on flowers, fruits, berries, seeds, nuts and insects. These birds are common in aviculture with a lifespan of up to 30 years. A parakeet weighs about 110g and 30cm long. An adult have rich yellow crown, the belly and face are orange, its tail is olive-green with blue tip, flight feathers are dark grey, black bill, eye rings are grey, legs are also grey and red around its ears. The plumage of this bird can be easily identify with the sulphur-breasted parakeet and the jandaya parakeet.
A juvenile is predominantly green because the distinctive yellow, reddish and orange colouration on the head and back is attain when matured. You can find these parakeets in the Brazilian state of Roraima, southern Suriname, southern French Guiana, and southern Guyana. In captivity, these parrots use their feet to hold and eat food. These birds are extremely smart, curious and intelligent, so they require constant social interaction to keep them active and happy. Unlike other parakeets, sun conures have the ability to learn new tricks and sounds. Hand-reared sun conures are very friendly, sociable, playful, cuddly and demand a lot of attention from their owners. Their attractive coloration makes coloration makes them perfect pet birds.
Henry A –
I looked on google and found Hansen Parrots. I loved the store and found the raw food that I feed Charlotte my sun conure for less money and the feeling and design of the store was great. THANK YOU Hansen Parrots for treating us well.
Milan D –
We visited Hansen Parrots to get some treats and harness for my sun conure. We were so happy when we found this place! The atmosphere is welcoming for everyone, the owner is intelligent, smart and very kind. I sent pictures to Sally my cousin and she said Charlotte my sun conure looked SPECTACULAR!!! Thank you google and a bountiful thank you to Hansen Parrots.
Berti K –
Really enjoyed our visit to Hansen Parrots on Saturday! Hansen, the owner, was friendly and helpful and has really spruced up the place. It used to be a bit on the dreary side but now it feels clean and airy and just more cheer. We will be back here!
Bob S –
The staff is professional and polite. They really pay attention to the customer. They offer great services. Thank you guys so much for making my dreams come true!!!
Barbara L –
Awesome space – full of carefully chosen pet food and safe toys. No matter what you buy in there you know your bird, cat, dog is going to be healthier for it. The service is so geared toward ensuring you are a returning customer that I actually WANT to go back and hang out. They represent what is missing in customer service in so many sectors.
Joshua E –
Thank you for delivering our birdie friend. He is the cutest little guy in the house now. We are grateful for your service. We highly recommend this place!!!
Adriana M –
Incredibly friendly service! Great variety of treats and toys. The facilities are great and worth every cent. Highly recommend.
Sera B –
We had a bad experience here. My husband and i bought a sick bird from them and the poor thing died months later.
Musga K –
As for Hansen Parrots they are not perfect but they are damn good. If you want to learn about and/or purchase an exotic bird; this store I would highly recommend.
Emily A –
The owner was super nice and we really liked it there. Anyways, overall great prices & wonderful service. They have everything you could ever need & want for your feathered friend! Highly recommend!!
Sylvia G –
I came here looking for a pet bird since I think the big box stores do not have the same passion for their animals and was very happy when I worked with the knowledgable and helpful staff. I was deciding between a sun conure and a crimson bellied conure when I came in and they let me hold both types of birds while answering all of my questions. I decided on a sun conure in May, but have since been back a number of times to get more toys, food, and I always try to see the newcomers. As a result of my frequent visits I will now be getting a crimson bellied conure as well. If you are interested in a new feathered friend, new cage, or new toys then look no further because they have everything you need. They also offer boarding and are very attentive to your bird while you are out of town even if it is for a month or more.
Collins H –
The woman behind the counter was very welcoming. Suggested all sorts of substitutes for what I was searching for in a pleasant, non-intrusive way. Super friendly, very nice. I will definitely come back here for more pet birds.
Dan T –
Awesome healthy birds, excellent staff, great advice, and fair prices. Thank you for making my experience easier and enjoyable. The conures are beautiful.
Sean H –
The owners are very knowledgable and friendly, the prices are extremely reasonable compared to other major pet stores/Amazon. I have recommended this place to a couple friends, everyone I know and everyone I meet, love it here. I always look forward to my next visit.
Pascal T –
I go here to get my sun conure groomed. They are super attentive and always do a fantastic job!
Murphy S –
I always support local business. Love to chat with the owner Hansen and his big gentle Hyacinth Macaw. Everyone in the store is super helpful and friendly. You can ask them to help you order whatever you need. Great service!
Cassidy G –
Small little neighborhood pet store with a lot of tasty healthy choices for your feathered babies. We come here to buy our feathered companion and you can’t beat the prices. They also carry a lot of organic pet products that are amazing on my pet’s coats and their health.
Oliver J –
I have been a bird store junkie for the last 40 years. In that time I have been to almost all of bird stores in this area. Hansen Parrots is top tier and one of the best!!! The quality of the birds, the cleanliness of the store and the training and knowledge of the staff is exceptional.
Kiel S –
Great little local pet store with a ton of healthy pet bird options! The boyfriend was the one who found Hansen Parrots on the day we were looking to buy our lovely baby sun conure. It’s a nice little shop that has pretty much everything you need. The owner, whom I gather is named Hansen from the other reviews, and other workers are always pleasant and ask if we need any help. Melanie is adorable and is a sweet heart.
Evelyn B –
We love this place, very caring and knowledgeable owners and staffs. We purchased a hand fed newly weaned baby sun conure here and it’s been a wonderful experience to have him growing up with our few months old son.
Sylvia C –
This is my first visit after having a Sun Conure. The woman who works here is extremely helpful. She assisted me throughout my visit. She gave me parrot food samples so I can see if my feathered friend likes it. The pet store has almost everything that you need for a bird with variety of selections. I would definitely recommend it to anyone!
Niki D –
Great selections and good friendly service.. My husband use to come here with his older Sun Conure Parrot. Great local pet shop. I highly recommend this shop.
Timothy C –
We have been coming here for years. We moved out of the city 3 years ago and were able to come back recently. We got 3 adorable conures from this breeder and they are so loving and sweet, we are thinking to go for a bigger bird this time. We will be back here soon!!
Finley S –
The owner is so passionate about animals and has tons of knowledge to help you in your pet buying. He truly make this place. Great selection here and great location.
Venus D –
Helpful & friendly pro’s who love parrots. They showed me how to rig my harness up on my little baby conure & now everybody is happier. Great local business that is there to serve!!!
Jemi K –
I am a long time customer of 10 years, owning birds and cats. I have always been treated extremely well & courteously. It is an inviting store where all the staff are friendly & helpful as well as often engaging in great conversation with the owners and other customers. Hansen Parrots is remarkably well liked and supported by the community. I would not think of shopping at any other pet store. I have often been given good advice or recommendations concerning our dogs problems or needs. I wish all businesses were this well run and easy to shop at.
Valerie D –
I have always thought they are very nice people in here, whenever i come here to get a pet bird. But today they get a review because they are simply AMAZING! I spoke to Hansen on the phone with concerns regarding my sun conure and he was so kind and was able to give me tons of useful information!! Thumbs up
Zena L –
Owner Hansen and his employees couldn’t have been more engaging. Friendly, bird-savvy, competent – and stood up under the pressure of Lucy’s misconduct. Hansen Parrots has won our business!
Tucker S –
I got my Sun Conure Louie here. The owner was so helpful, answered all my questions and gave me recommendations for what I needed.
Catherine H –
Hansen Parrots has a very special place in my heart. It has brought love into my life since I was young, when I got my first pet from there, a Sun Conure. The wonderful store helped me then to pick one out and the little guy became a treasured part of my life.
Cali J –
The staff has stayed wonderful, helpful, and friendly over the years. I most recently had my heart stolen by the little hand fed Sun Conure and a few months ago i took one home. The new sun conure is now another treasured part of my life thanks again to this wonderful pet store, he is chatting on my shoulder as I write this. I have nothing to say but positive things about this loving place. They have a great selection of smaller creatures, birds and all the necessary day to day items to take care of your pets.
Azima A –
We received our bird. We are grateful.
THANK YOU!!!
Josiah G –
Hansen Parrots is a fantastic place to get your feathered friends and anything to do with pet bird. The people that work there are really experienced and friendly and they help you get exactly what you need without you feeling rushed. I have gotten all my conures here since I was about 22 years old, and they have never steered me wrong. Great place to get your pet birds!!
Preston A –
Amazing service. They are quick and efficient. I struck up a conversation about Sun Conures with one of their employees and i can tell they care for their pet and some of them have a wealth of knowledge. i come here often for pet updates and it has always been a pleasant experience.
James C –
I come here to get my sun conure. The lady who helped me was really friendly and helpful. I really had a nice experience. She wasn’t screaming or trying to fly away. I trust them with handling my baby. Would totally recommend this place to other bird lovers alike
Camille B –
This is a great site! They are knowledgeable and the owner puts a lot of care into his business. The owner really cares about every creature in the aviary and is careful to make sure that customers leave with the pet that is right for them. We got our Sun Conure and we are so happy with the purchase!
Guya N –
Hansen, Melanie and the staff are very experienced and have a great array of different bird, and animal supplies. a really fun place to shop and get your birds grooming done professionally. there is really no other “pet shop” like this one in around here. I have been a customer for many years and recommend it highly.
Eva H –
Three months ago I was doing a search for a sun conure for my 8 year old daughter. I came in contact with the owner of this pet shop, i told him i was interested in a sun conure. The owner was really nice on giving me information on the bird, i got the bird and ever since she is starting to adapt to her new home and my daughter is really happy to have her. I really recommend this shop that is well sorted out with lots of goodies for your birds. I am looking forward to get another birdie from him and keep on supporting his business for many future years to come.
Chloe G –
They are very willing to help you get whatever you might need and have great input from their own experiences. I recommend this place to you all!
Bella H –
Such a helpful staff.. stopped in because I am debating getting a bird and (sun conure? I’m terrible remembering names) spent a lot of time discussing and exploring the pros and cons of the different bird breeds with me. I wish I lived closer, I am visiting from LA and this would be quite a trek to pick up my new friend.
Briana C –
This place is really great! The owners are super friendly & helpful & informative, but in no way pushy. They have a great selection of amazing fathered friends, especially the conures. We will be back here again and i highly recommend this place.
Darryl Mendes –
I did a google search and found this shop, great little bird shop with a very knowledgeable owner. I grew up with parrots and decided now was the time to get another. I was happy when I chose my bird and they immediately proceed with delivery.
Jamie Carra –
I researched this site and found that it is indeed top of the line. I highly recommend going here for all of your birds and other pet supplies.
Victoria A –
I bought our family’s 1st sun conure here for my 11 year old daughter’s birthday. From the moment we contacted them they quickly introduced us to the owner Hansen who promptly spent the next 30 minutes patiently and passionately explaining what it takes to care for sun conures. He showed us everything from a hatchling to a 10 year old distinguishing the different types of personalities and care needed at the different stages. Great place. I recommend
Parker H –
Hansen is awesome. He has 15+ years of experience with birds, and doesn’t make you feel like you’re wasting his time when you’re asking questions. He is an incredibly rich source of information. With all the random crap on the internet you can find now, it’s important to have someone with actual hands-on experience to filter it all through. Also, he has a great sense of humor. Thank you Hansen!
Violet F –
This place rocks! Hansen is super helpful and accommodating. I came here to get a Sun Conure, and I got a great deal. They take excellent care of their parrots and they provide amazing advice when asked. Thanks, Hansen Parrots!!
Sabina R –
We’ve been going to Hansen Parrots for about 3 years now. We stop in about once a week. Hansen’s got the best selection of quality pet birds. Our Sun Conure loves going there with us and Hansen always gives him a special treat. Avoid the big chain stores and support neighborhood businesses like Hansen Parrots.
Robin S –
This is by far the best bird store in the area. Unlike other shops in the region that are outrageously priced and lack good costumer service, Hansen Parrots is the polar opposite. This shop is in a cool location, clean, and has a great staff. Hansen (the owner) are so knowledgeable about birds and really do a great job with their grooming needs. Recently my Sun Conure had a couple blood feathers, and they helped me get them out. They are honest people who really care about these beautiful creatures. I am so glad that there is such a great shop around where I can take my birds!!
Ashley C –
I have been going to Hansen Parrots for years for bird food, treats and toys. Hansen is wonderful, so friendly and helpful and often gave me a discount on some of my products when I bought a lot of them. Now that they have moved a couple streets down, they are even more convenient for me. And they carry the kind of healthy food that I feed my birds, which I can’t get at the bigger pet stores. A wonderful, place with a small town neighborhood feel. Try them out!
Regan K –
This is a great place to have in this area! Their prices on bird food are very reasonable, actually the cheapest i have found on this brand anywhere, even outside the city. they special order our food for us, yet still give a cheaper price than the chains! Last time my partner was in there, they accidentally over charged us, again these are special orders, so not the norm. I called back, and they were very apologetic, comped my card over the phone, and they sent me a $10 gift card for the hassle. Hell yeah! In a town where you tell someone they rung something up wrong and you might get an “oh” i was very grateful. Thanks guys!
Janie N –
Yes, they still close early, and yes, it’s still a birdie store, but the people here are just so darn helpful! I order my bird food from them, and there was a mix-up with the last order. They were perfectly nice and helpful about it, no problems, and re-ordered the right mix. Much appreciated.
Nana A –
I really wish I could give this place a better review, because the owners are super nice and extremely helpful. But this place closes so early! Minus one star for the 6pm closing time. Please stay open later so that those of us who work can actually make it to the store before it closes!