Budgerigar
Melopsittacus undulatus
✨ Fun Fact
Budgies can learn over 100 words! Puck holds the Guinness World Record with 1,728 words!
Most popular pet bird in the world. Small, colorful parrots known for cheerful chirping and remarkable speech mimicry.
🏷️ Breed
Budgerigar (Budgie/Parakeet)
💭 Temperament
Social, playful, curious, vocal, affectionate
📏 Size
Small (30-40 g, 18 cm)
⏳ Lifespan
5-10 years (up to 15 with excellent care)
🎨 Colors
Wild-type green and yellow; domestic varieties blue, white, yellow, grey
🌍 Origin
Australia — domesticated in Europe since 1840s
🏠 Habitat
Domestic — spacious cage with toys; native to Australian grasslands
🍽️ Diet
Seed mix, pellets, fresh vegetables, occasional fruit