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 …

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 …

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.

Dec 6, 2025 · Budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus) are popular pet parrots that shaped pet-bird clubs, shows, and color breeding. Scientists study their song learning, hearing, and sight. Introduced to …

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, …

Oct 1, 2025 · A budgerigar, commonly called a “budgie,” is a small, colorful parakeet native to Australia. Scientifically known as Melopsittacus undulatus, these intelligent birds measure about 7 inches in …

Meet the budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus) including their appearance, habitat, diet, range, lifespan, breeding and behavior.

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.

Jul 26, 2024 · They're also known as the budgie or budgie parrot. The budgerigar has been raised in captivity since the 50s and has risen in popularity as a house pet.