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Budgerigars are small, vibrant birds with a streamlined body shape that is well-suited for flight. They are recognizable for their pointed, tapered wings and long tail feathers. The typical wild budgerigar sports a green body, black-barred wings, and a yellow head, although many other color varieties are available due to selective breeding.
Budgerigars are small, slender parakeets with long, tapering tails. Their plumage is primarily light green with black barring on the wings and back. The face and throat are yellow, with distinctive dark spots on the cheeks.
The budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus) or “budgie” is actually a small member of the parrot family, and one of the most popular pet birds in the world. Originally from Australia, in its native territory large flocks can commonly be
Basic facts about Budgerigar: lifespan, distribution and habitat map, lifestyle and social behavior, mating habits, diet and nutrition, population size and status.
3 Amazing Facts About Budgerigar • Budgerigars are native to Australia but they are migratory birds and move throughout the country from north to south. • The native dialect of Australian aborigines translated the word budgerigar as “good to eat”. • The birds are very colorful.
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Key Facts About Budgies. With an average weight of only 1.2 ounces, budgies are small but lively birds. While they don’t sing, they produce a range of vocalizations, including a musical gargling and a distinctive high-pitched chirp, and can even learn to mimic human sounds.
