Story Behind the Photo: Sun Parakeets
Sun Parakeets are considered a medium parrot and are known for their bright golden-orange color. They are highly social and usually live in flocks of 30 or more. Due to declining populations, Sun Parakeets were elevated to Endangered species in 2008 and are only found in a small area in northeastern South America. These Sun Parakeets are residents of the Sarasota Jungle Gardens, a refuge of sorts for exotic birds that can no longer be cared for by their owners. I watched these two for several minutes as they preened each other and were quite affectionate. This photo was taken last October, but as soon as I saw what I imagine to be ‘true love’ between these Sun Parakeets, I knew it would make a great photo for Valentine’s Day.
Lovely bright colors. They are very beautiful. The Sarasota Jungle Gardens sure seems to be a wonderful place to visit.
February 14, 2011 at 2:50 pm
Thanks Anki! It certainly is a great place to visit. They have a great variety of exotic birds and it’s a photographers’s paradise!
February 14, 2011 at 2:57 pm
They are beautiful. I purchased a Quaker parrot for Christmas in 2009 – his name is appropriately Mr. Jingles. He’s learning all kinds of words but his favorite is to bark and growl like the two dogs.
It took me a few glances to even recognize there were two birds in the photograph. Beautiful colors!!
February 16, 2011 at 8:41 pm
Love it! I’d love to hear a parrot bark!
February 17, 2011 at 3:07 pm
WoW!!! Elizabeth….. so vibrant….. perfect word to describe that pic….. “VIBRANT”
February 20, 2011 at 8:37 am
Their colors are pretty fabulous:)
February 20, 2011 at 11:57 am