Budgies are nomadic flock parakeets that have been bred in captivity since the 19th century. In both the wild and in captivity, budgerigars breed opportunistically and in pairs. They are found wild throughout …

May 27, 2025 · Not many people realize that there are actually two distinct types of budgies―the traditional budgerigar, hailing from Australia, and the larger English budgie, bred in England …

Feb 26, 2024 · Unsure of what’s involved in caring for a budgie and how you can help it seamlessly make its way into your family? Here, find out what you need to know about caring for a budgerigar …

Dec 6, 2025 · A Budgerigar, or budgie, is a small Australian bird that likes to live in tree trunks. These birds have bright colors such as green, yellow, and blue on their feathers.

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.

Small Australian parakeet with pointed tail, round head, very small bill. Original wild type mostly green, with yellow on head; domestic varieties may be blue, yellow, white, etc. A chattering warble, …

Explore the vibrant world of Budgerigars - from origins to care. Learn about their diet, lifespan, and more. Your go-to guide for Budgerigar enthusiasts!

Iconic small green and yellow parrot found extensively across inland Australia. Largely nomadic, according to food and water availability. Usually found in small flocks zipping around overhead, but …

Oct 12, 2025 · 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 …

budgerigar, popular species of parakeet (q.v.). This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.