Budgies are nomadic flock parakeets that have been bred in captivity since the 19th century. In both the wild and in captivity, budgerigars breed opportunistically and in pairs. They are found wild throughout …

May 27, 2025 · Not many people realize that there are actually two distinct types of budgies―the traditional budgerigar, hailing from Australia, and the larger English budgie, bred in England …

The budgie, or budgerigar, is most commonly referred to as the more generic term “parakeet” in the United States. The wild budgie is similar to the birds we see today in pet shops, though smaller …

Feb 26, 2024 · Unsure of what’s involved in caring for a budgie and how you can help it seamlessly make its way into your family? Here, find out what you need to know about caring for a budgerigar …

Budgerigars are found wild throughout the drier parts of Australia. They live in open habitats, primarily in scrublands, open woodlands, and grasslands. Budgerigars are social birds; they are usually found in …

Dec 6, 2025 · Budgerigar birds are native to Australia, and they migrate north and south throughout the country in the wild. Only one bird species goes by the common name Budgerigar or Budgie. They …

Jul 26, 2024 · They're also known as the budgie or budgie parrot. The budgerigar has been raised in captivity since the 50s and has risen in popularity as a house pet.

Welcome to this comprehensive guide on budgerigars, one of the most popular and charming birds kept as pets worldwide! These small, colorful parakeets hail from Australia but have won hearts globally …

budgerigar, popular species of parakeet (q.v.). This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.

Small Australian parakeet with pointed tail, round head, very small bill. Original wild type mostly green, with yellow on head; domestic varieties may be blue, yellow, white, etc. A chattering warble, …