Brown-throated Conure, Adelaide Zoo

Brown-throated Conure, Adelaide Zoo

The Brown-throated Conure is found in central and South America. It will often be found in the company of macaws. It feeds on seeds, fruits and flowers but will also raid cultivated crops such as mango and millet. Like many parrots, they congregate in large, noisy communities, especially when feeding and roosting.

I have not seen this species in its natural habitat. These photos were taken earlier this year on a visit to my local zoo in Adelaide, South Australia.

Brown-throated Conure, Adelaide Zoo

Brown-throated Conure, Adelaide Zoo