Gray-green, sometimes known as Olive, is a relatively new mutation in Sun Conures that results in darker, army-green wings with black flight and tail feathers. Like wild-type Sun Conures, young birds naturally have more dark green plumage than adults. The variety is sometimes bred with Red Factor or Pied for more visual diversity. At least
Cinnamon Sun Conures are an extremely rare variety with paler green and blue feathers than a wild-type. The coverts of the wings and the tail feathers are olive-green, the alula, flight feathers, and tail tip are periwinkle, the bill is grayish-brown, and the toes are pinkish. Juveniles, much like adults, are golden-olive with patches of
Recessive Pied is one of the most well-known pied mutation among any species of conure. The variety was developed in America and has since spread to the rest of the world, becoming common enough to enter the pet trade in some areas. Recessive Pieds are almost completely yellow and orange, though many individuals have some
A recently-discovered variety, Dilute Pied originated in Canada and differs somewhat from Recessive Pied in Sun Conures. The biggest difference between the two can be found in young birds, which have brighter plumage and a pinkish beak, tongue, and feet. Dilute Pieds lose some of the pink in their bill as they mature, also developing
Red factor is a common yet valuable mutation that was discovered by Hawaiian breeders in 1990. Sun Conures of this variety have more red plumage than normal, though intensity ranges strongly from bird to bird. However, individuals with stronger red color are more likely to have similarly-colored offspring. Breeding two Red Factors together may result
Lutino Sun Conures are bright yellow birds with orange plumage on the face and belly, white flight feathers, and pink color on the bill and toes. The pupils are deep red while the rest of the eye is pinkish-gray. Though similar to Lutino Jenday Conures, Lutino Suns have comparatively less red-orange color on the mask,
Another rare mutation, Blue Sun Conures are pure white birds with azure-blue coverts and flight feathers that darken towards the tips. Given how their colors are essentially the opposite of wild-type Sun Conures, they are sometimes called “Moon Conures”. Unfortunately, birds of this variety tend to have weak immune systems and are poor breeders. Only
High Yellows are Sun Conures that have been selectively bred for more yellow color over time. Additional yellow usually extends across the backside to the primary and secondary coverts, often leaving a significant amount of blue and green on the tail and a small amount on the wings. Young birds are typically as brightly-colored as
The Golden Sun Conure is one of Australia’s newest contributions to the world of conure mutations. These birds are predominantly yellow and orange, though some blue and green color may remain on the wings and tail feathers. Young birds are similar to adults, but have a partially clear-colored beak and feet. The mutation shares many
