Budgerigar
NameBudgerigar
Common NameBudgerigar
Scientific NameMelopsittacus undulatus
FamilyPsittaculidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)18
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsWild type Budgerigars have a bright green body, a yellow head with fine black barring on the nape and crown, and black scalloped markings on the wings. They feature small black spots on the throat and a blue cere (nostril area) in adult males, which is brownish in females. The tail feathers are dark blue.
Vocalization / CallBudgerigars are highly vocal, producing a variety of chirps, warbles, chattering, and squawks. They often communicate with a continuous stream of sounds, especially when in flocks.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, shrubland, open woodland, agricultural land
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to inland Australia, found across most of the continent's drier regions, particularly in arid and semi-arid zones.
Identifying Featuressmall size, bright green body, yellow head with black barring, long blue tail, blue cere (males), black throat spots
Description
The Budgerigar is a small, long-tailed parrot native to Australia, known for its vibrant green body, yellow head, and distinctive black barring. These highly social birds are often seen in large nomadic flocks, foraging for seeds in arid and semi-arid regions.
