Budgerigar
NameBudgerigar
Common NameBudgerigar
Scientific NameMelopsittacus undulatus
FamilyPsittaculidae
Wingspan (cm)27
Length (cm)18
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsWild Budgerigars typically have a bright green body, a yellow head, and a blue cere (nostril area) which is bright blue in males and brownish in females. Their wings and back are marked with black undulations on a yellow-green background, and their long tail feathers are blue.
Vocalization / CallBudgerigars produce a variety of chattering, chirping, and warbling calls. They are known for their continuous vocalizations, especially when in flocks, and can also mimic sounds.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, shrubland, open woodland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to Australia, found across most of the continent's drier inland regions, avoiding the coastal areas of the north, east, and southwest.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size with a long tail, Bright green body and yellow head (wild type), Black undulating markings on wings and back, Blue cere (nostril area), typically bright blue in males, Blue tail feathers
Description
The Budgerigar is a small, long-tailed parrot native to Australia, known for its vibrant green and yellow plumage in the wild. These highly social birds are often seen in large flocks, foraging for seeds on the ground and perching in trees.
