Knowra Budgerigar Budgerigar The budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus) is a small, slender Australian parrot with a long tail and finely barred plumage. It is widely kept as a companion bird.
Parrot : A parrot is a bird in the order Psittaciformes, typically characterized by a curved bill and zygodactyl feet. Budgerigars belong to this larger group, whose anatomy and behavior they share.
Aviculture : Aviculture is the practice of keeping and breeding birds in captivity. Budgerigars are a major species in both pet keeping and captive bird breeding.
Australia : Australia is a country and continent in the Southern Hemisphere, home to distinctive native wildlife. The budgerigar is native to mainland Australia.
Parrotlet : Parrotlets are small New World parrots in the genus Forpus, distinct from Australian budgerigars. Both are compact pet parrots, but they belong to different lineages and have different body shapes.
Psittaculidae : Psittaculidae is a family of parrots that includes budgerigars, lovebirds, and many Old World parakeets. This family places the budgerigar among related parrots.
Selective breeding : Selective breeding is the deliberate reproduction of organisms with chosen heritable traits. Breeders have produced budgerigar color and pattern varieties beyond the wild type.
Australian Outback : The Australian Outback is the vast, sparsely populated interior of Australia, characterized by arid and semi-arid environments. Wild budgerigars inhabit inland regions and track shifting supplies of water and seed.
Cockatiel : The cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus) is a crested Australian parrot and the sole member of its genus. It shares an Australian origin and pet-bird role but is larger and has a prominent crest.
Zygodactyly : Zygodactyly is a foot arrangement with two toes pointing forward and two pointing backward. Its gripping feet help the budgerigar climb and handle food.
Companion parrot : A companion parrot is a parrot kept as a household pet and social companion. Budgerigars are widely kept for their small size, sociability, and vocal learning.
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