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The budgerigar (/ ˈ b ʌ dʒ ər ɪ ˌ ɡ ɑːr,-ə r iː-/ BUJ-ər-ih-gar, -ə-ree-; Melopsittacus undulatus), also known as the common parakeet, shell parakeet or budgie (/ ˈ b ʌ dʒ i / BUJ-ee), is a small, long-tailed, seed-eating parrot.
5 de jun. de 2024 · With their small size and sweet, affectionate personalities, budgie birds are one of the most popular parrot varieties and make good pets. Here's everything you need to know about properly caring for budgies.
The Budgie, also known as a “budgerigars,” or “parakeet,” is a small members of the parrot family. Its closest relatives include lovebirds, lorikeets, pygmy parrots, tiger parrots, and more. These birds live in Australia, and their range covers most of the country.
The budgie (parakeet) is often thought of as a “beginner bird,” however, this social, outgoing little bird deserves just as much care and attention as larger parrots. Budgies are playful, love food and they can rival any parrot in terms of talking ability.
In the wild, Budgerigars are small green and yellow parrots, with black barring above, and a small patch of blue on the cheek. The male has a dark blue cere (skin at the base of the upper mandible surrounding the nostrils). In the female this is brownish when breeding and light blue otherwise.
4 de jul. de 2024 · The budgie, or parakeet, is among the smallest of the parrot species commonly kept as pets. They are also one of the most popular pet birds in the world, due in part to the fact that they are quite affordable. These small parrots are exceedingly friendly and easy to tame.
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.
