Sun Parakeet, in flight across the hot topical sun. Sun conures are common and popular in the pet/companion world. Sadly Aratinga solstitialis was thought to be common in the wild but is now known to be in peril due to wildlife trade, both legal and trafficking, in its native range.This images celebrates both the beauty and freedom of the wild birds, and comgratulates the efforts of One Earth Conservation in Guyana, Suriname and Brasil in partnership with local communities and their and local conservationists.