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Budgerigar

Melopsittacus undulatus

This cheerful little parrot has won hearts worldwide as one of the most popular pet birds, though wild flocks still soar through Australia's vast outback.
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Visual Identification

Appearance

Budgerigars are small, slender parakeets with long, tapering tails. Their plumage is primarily light green with black barring on the wings and back. The face and throat are yellow, with distinctive dark spots on the cheeks.

Males have blue ceres (the fleshy area above the beak), while females have brown or tan ceres when mature. Juveniles resemble adults but have barring on their foreheads that disappear with age.

Size

Length

18cm to 20cm

Wingspan

30cm to 32cm

Weight

30g to 40g

Colours

Primary Colour

Green Yellow

Secondary Colour

Blue White Black

Beak Colour

Grey

Leg Colour

Blue Grey

Primary Colour (Female)

Green Yellow

Secondary Colour (Female)

Blue White Black

Beak Colour (Female)

Brown

Leg Colour (Female)

Blue Grey

Habitat and Distribution

Habitats

Woodland

The Budgerigar is not typically found in Woodland habitats.

Garden

The Budgerigar is not typically found in Garden habitats.

Wetland

The Budgerigar is not typically found in Wetland habitats.

Coastal

The Budgerigar is not typically found in Coastal habitats.

Urban

The Budgerigar is not typically found in Urban habitats.

Farmland

The Budgerigar is not typically found in Farmland habitats.

Grassland

The Budgerigar can be found in Grassland habitats.

Desert

The Budgerigar can be found in Desert habitats.

Tundra

The Budgerigar is not typically found in Tundra habitats.

Rainforest

The Budgerigar is not typically found in Rainforest habitats.

Mountain

The Budgerigar is not typically found in Mountain habitats.

Savanna

The Budgerigar is not typically found in Savanna habitats.

Distribution

Budgerigars are native to Australia and found across much of the continent's interior. They inhabit arid and semi-arid regions, including grasslands, open woodlands, and scrublands.

These birds are nomadic, moving in response to rainfall and food availability. They are particularly common in the Australian Outback but can be found in various regions depending on environmental conditions.

They were introduced to the United States, where an established population exists in southwestern Florida, near St. Petersburg. They have also been introduced in Puerto Rico.

Elevation Range

Up to 1,000 meters

Climate zones

Arid, Semi-arid

Distribution Map

This map gives you a rough idea of where you might spot a Budgerigar. The coloured areas show countries where these birds have been seen.

A few things to keep in mind:

  • Birds might not be everywhere in the coloured areas, for example, they may be present around the coast of that country
  • Where birds live can change with seasons and available food
  • This map is quite simple - it doesn't show exact locations

We're working on making our maps even better! Soon, we hope to show you:

  • More detailed maps for bigger countries, including state and region
  • How birds move around during different seasons