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The budgerigar (/ ˈ b ʌ dʒ ər ɪ ɡ ɑːr,-ə r iː-/ BUJ-ər-ih-gar, -ə-ree-; [3] Melopsittacus undulatus), also known as the common parakeet, shell parakeet or budgie (/ ˈ b ʌ dʒ i / BUJ-ee), [3] [4] is a small, long-tailed, seed-eating parrot.
27 maj 2024 · Budgerigars, or “budgies,” are small, brightly colored Australian birds. Native to Australia, Budgerigars are stunning nomadic parrots, marked with green and yellow coloration on their chests and back. Black feather patterns also decorate their backs.
The budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus) is a small seed-eating parrot usually nicknamed the budgie ( BUJ-ee), or in American English, the parakeet. It is closely related to lories and fig parrots. The origin of the budgerigar's name is unclear.
4 mar 2020 · Budgerigar Melopsittacus undulatus Scientific name definitions. LC Least Concern; Names (48) Monotypic
Budgerigars are the most widely known pet bird in the world (Phillips, 2000). Their population of about 5,000,000 worldwide has allowed scientists ample opportunity to study them. In fact, more is known of their biology than of any other parrot.
Kingdom: Animalia. Phylum: Chordata. Class: Aves. Order: Psittaciformes. Family: Psittacidae. Genus: Melopsittacus. Species: M. undulates. Budgerigar Description. The budgerigar is a member of the family Psittacidae. The adult birds of this genus have green or yellow colored chests and back. Their feathers have black markings with varying patterns.
Budgerigars are nomadic and large flocks of birds can be seen in most open habitat types, but seldom far from water. Very large flocks, numbering occasionally in the tens of thousands, are seen after a season of abundant rainfall and food.
