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World of birds | Budgerigar 4K
4 Amazing Budgerigar Facts!
Budgies are ranked as one of the most popular pets, following dogs and cats.
The name Budgerigar translates as “good to eat” in the native dialect of the Australian Aborigine.
They have over 1,000 possible color combinations of green, yellow, blue, and many shades in-between.
Wild Budgerigars birds are easily domesticated and easily mimic human speech.
Budgerigar Size and Appearance
Budgies are smaller than many other parrot varieties. They normally only weigh between 1 and 1.5 ounces. They are often only seven inches tall and have a total wingspan of 12 inches.
Although Budgies can come in one of a thousand different color combinations, yellow and green are the most common colors. Hints of blue as well as black often mark their heads and backs. The tail feathers can extend up to 4.5 inches.
Budgerigar Behavior
Budgies are social creatures., preferring to pair up in the wild and will even live in small colonies of a few hundred when not migrating. In captivity, these birds are playful and have a knack for mimicking speech and sounds. They are outgoing and love talking with their humans.
Budgerigar Nests
Out in nature budgerigars prefer to live in tree holes or other crevices large and flat enough to lay their eggs. However, as pets, these birds will be happy with a flat box or floor filled with a soft material. Clean wood shavings or bits of shredded paper will do nicely for your pet budgie.
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World of birds | Budgerigar 4K
4 Amazing Budgerigar Facts!
Budgies are ranked as one of the most popular pets, following dogs and cats.
The name Budgerigar translates as “good to eat” in the native dialect of the Australian Aborigine.
They have over 1,000 possible color combinations of green, yellow, blue, and many shades in-between.
Wild Budgerigars birds are easily domesticated and easily mimic human speech.
Budgerigar Size and Appearance
Budgies are smaller than many other parrot varieties. They normally only weigh between 1 and 1.5 ounces. They are often only seven inches tall and have a total wingspan of 12 inches.
Although Budgies can come in one of a thousand different color combinations, yellow and green are the most common colors. Hints of blue as well as black often mark their heads and backs. The tail feathers can extend up to 4.5 inches.
Budgerigar Behavior
Budgies are social creatures., preferring to pair up in the wild and will even live in small colonies of a few hundred when not migrating. In captivity, these birds are playful and have a knack for mimicking speech and sounds. They are outgoing and love talking with their humans.
Budgerigar Nests
Out in nature budgerigars prefer to live in tree holes or other crevices large and flat enough to lay their eggs. However, as pets, these birds will be happy with a flat box or floor filled with a soft material. Clean wood shavings or bits of shredded paper will do nicely for your pet budgie.
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