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Budgies

Budgies (Melopsittacus undulatus) are the most popular pet parrots out there, and it’s not difficult to see why. This hardy little species is originally found in Australia, but has made its way around the world and been selectively bred extensively to produce all sorts of different colors and patterns.

Don’t be mistaken: just because a budgie is seen as a beginner bird, doesn’t mean yours doesn’t deserve the same level of care you’d provide a larger parrot. They’re smart, trainable, social and a joy to be around.

English budgie (left) vs common budgie (right): Melopsittacus undulatus, a popular pet bird.

English budgie | Origins, differences & more

Published: April 8, 2022Modified: April 8, 2022

Ever been at the pet store, looking at their budgies, and confused to see two different-looking types of these parakeets with a significant price difference? You wouldn’t be the first! …

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Budgie care | Housing, diet, temperament & more

Published: January 8, 2022Modified: April 12, 2022

Thinking of adding a budgie to your family? Good choice! There’s a reason these little parakeets are the most popular pet parrots out there. Sadly, though, their popularity has also …

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Cockatiel and budgie

Cockatiel and budgie | Can they live together?

Published: December 29, 2021Modified: January 8, 2022

If you’re thinking about expanding your feathered family, you may be wondering whether a cockatiel and a budgie can live together. Or maybe your cockatiel and your budgie get along …

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Four budgie parakeets (Melopsittacus undulatus), a popular pet parrot. | Are budgies loud?

Are budgies loud? | About budgie noise levels & sounds

Published: August 12, 2021Modified: March 21, 2022

If you’re considering adding one or multiple budgies to your family, you might be wondering about their noise levels. Are budgies loud? It’s very important to make sure you can …

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Small downy feather from budgie parakeet | Budgie molting, what to do?

Budgie molting | Help, my parakeet is molting!

Published: May 18, 2021Modified: May 3, 2022

Has your budgie’s cage floor turned into a sea of feathers? Are you seeing strange pins on its head and body? Might your bird be a bit more cranky than …

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Side by side images of albino male budgie (left) and male cockatiel (right) | Budgie vs cockatiel: Find the bird for you

Budgie vs cockatiel | Find the bird for you

Published: February 21, 2021Modified: January 28, 2022

If you’re looking for a feathered companion, there’s a good chance you’ll end up narrowing it down to either a budgie or a cockatiel. No wonder: they’re the two most …

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Blue budgerigar with yellow face sitting on slices of green bell pepper, pictured on white background.

What vegetables can parakeets eat?

Published: March 16, 2020Modified: September 16, 2020

If you’re thinking about getting a budgie or other type of parakeet, you’ll obviously have to gain some knowledge on what these birds can and can’t eat. Feeding a diet …

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Budgerigar parakeet on white background

How to tell the gender of a parakeet | Budgies & more!

Published: February 1, 2020Modified: August 8, 2021

If you’re wondering whether your parakeet is male or female, you’re in luck. Assuming it’s a budgie parakeet, and you know how to tell the gender of a parakeet, you …

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White and blue budgerigar with apple - Can parakeets eat fruit?

Can parakeets eat fruit? | List of fruit for parakeets

Published: January 12, 2020Modified: September 16, 2020

If you just got your first parakeet or are researching in preparation of buying one, diet is one of the care aspects you’ll need to focus on. A proper diet …

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White and blue budgie parakeet

How long does a budgie live? All about budgie lifespan

Published: December 19, 2019Modified: March 21, 2022

If you recently got a budgie (Melopsittacus undulatus) or have had yours for a while and would like to know how much more time you’ll be able to spend with …

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    • Eclectus
    • Indian ringnecks
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