The earliest writings on the Golden Conure (Ararajuba, Guaruba guarouba)

Were doing research on our Golden Conures. The earliest known writings on the Golden Conure (Ararajuba, Guaruba guarouba) are from a priest named Fernão Cardim who visited Bahia, Brazil in May 1583.

He wrote in Tratados da Terra e Gente do Brasil (Portuguese):

"Há umas aves do tamanho de pombas, todas de penas amarelas e muito finas, e as pontas das asas verdes, a que chamam Ararajubas; são mui formosas, e estimadas, e valia outrora cada uma o preço de dois escravos."

Here's an English it translation:

"There are some birds the size of pigeons, entirely covered in very fine yellow feathers, with green tips on their wings, which they call Ararajubas; they are very beautiful and esteemed, and in former times each one was worth the price of two slaves."

Here is another English Translation:

"There are birds the size of pigeons, all with very fine yellow feathers and green wingtips, which they call Ararajubas; they are very beautiful and prized, and each one was once worth the price of two slaves."

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