B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
---|---|---|---|---|
7" 17.8cm | 12" 30.5cm | 1 oz 28.3g | Psittacidae | Melopsittacus undulatus |
The Budgerigar is commonly known as the budgie. It is an abundant and very common native bird to Australia, which has been domesticated throughout the world into a household pet and usually kept in a bird cage. This small multi-coloured bird resembles members of the parakeet family.