First recorded in 1805, budgerigars are popular pets around the world due to their small size, low cost, and ability to mimic human speech.
At a glance
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Range map
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
Largely nomadic, according to food and water availability. Usually found in small flocks zipping around overhead, but can congregate in staggering numbers under the right conditions. All native birds in Australia are green and yellow with a beautiful scalloped pattern on the upperparts and fine barring on the head. Small introduced populations and escaped birds scattered across the globe can include various other color forms such as blue and white.
Behavior
Naturally, the species is green and yellow with black, scalloped markings on the nape, back, and wings. Budgies are nomadic flock parakeets that have been bred in captivity since the 19th century.
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