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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.

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: February 15, 2023

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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White and blue budgie parakeet

How Long Does A Budgie Live? All About Budgie Lifespan

Published: December 19, 2019Modified: March 6, 2023

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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  • About
  • Parrots by species
    • List of parrot species
    • African grey parrots
    • Amazon parrots
    • Budgies
    • Caiques
    • Cockatiels
    • Cockatoos
    • Conures
    • Eclectus
    • Indian ringnecks
    • Lories & lorikeets
    • Lovebirds
    • Parakeets
    • Parrotlets
    • Quaker parrots
  • Parrot care
    • Parrot accessories
    • Parrot diet
    • Parrot comparisons
    • Parrot DIY
    • Parrot facts
    • Parrot lifespan
    • Parrot talking
    • Parrot training
    • Wild parrots