None listed at the moment
The breeders who raise them are still listed, and new birds appear regularly.
See the breeders
The Gold-capped is the Aratinga conure that nobody can quite place. It is
regularly mistaken for a Jenday, occasionally for a young Sun, and it is
neither - a green bird with a red-orange forehead and a wash of the same
colour across the belly, and a personality every bit as large as its better
known relatives.
The voice is Aratinga standard
Which is to say loud. A Gold-cap has the same piercing contact call as a
Sun or a Jenday and uses it as freely. Anybody choosing this species because
it is less well known should not expect it to be less audible. Flats and
shared walls are a poor idea.
Temperament
Keepers often describe Gold-caps as among the most affectionate of the
Aratingas - cuddly, physical, keen to be under a collar or in a sleeve, and
strongly attached to their people. They are also busy and mischievous and
they need a great deal to do.
Talking
Limited. A few words in a rough voice, and a lot of whistles and mimicked
household sounds. Not the reason to buy one.
Telling them apart
A Jenday has a yellow head and orange body; a Sun is yellow and orange
overall; a Gold-cap is mostly green with the red-orange confined to the
forehead and belly. Young birds of all three are duller and harder to call.
If the identification matters to you, ask what the parents were.
Living with one
Twenty to thirty years. A pelleted base with fresh vegetables and limited
fruit, a cage with room to fly across, plenty to shred, and a hide to sleep
in - Aratingas like to tuck in to sleep.
Buying one
Hear the bird call before deciding. Ask when it weaned, ask about disease
testing, and ask what the parents were if the species matters to you. The
breeders listed on this page raise Gold-capped Conures and can be contacted
directly through the site.
Common questions
How much does a Gold Capped Conure cost?
Most Gold Capped Conures listed on BirdBreeders.com in the last twelve months were priced between $800 and $850, with a midpoint around $850. That is drawn from 5 real listings by breeders on this site over that period, not an estimate. Price varies with age, hand-feeding, DNA sexing and the breeder's location.
How long do Gold Capped Conures live?
Gold Capped Conures typically live 20-30 years in good conditions. That is a long commitment for any household, and worth planning for before buying rather than after.
How loud are Gold Capped Conures?
Very loud. Noise is the most common reason parrots are rehomed, so it is worth being honest with yourself about your home, your neighbours and the hours you keep before choosing a species.
Do Gold Capped Conures talk?
Occasional words. No individual bird can be promised to speak, whatever the species is known for, so buy for the company rather than the conversation.
What size cage does a Gold Capped Conure need?
A minimum of 24in x 24in x 30in, and wider matters more than taller - birds fly across rather than up. Treat any minimum as a floor rather than a target.
Are Gold Capped Conures good for a first-time owner?
Some experience needed. Ask any breeder directly what they think of the match - a breeder who talks you out of a species is worth more than one who does not.
Do Gold Capped Conures produce a lot of dust?
Low. It matters more than most people expect for anyone with asthma, and it is worth raising with a doctor before buying rather than afterwards.
Prices, what the species has sold for over the years, and ratings from breeders who
raise them are on the listings page.
Gold Capped Conure listings
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