Budgerigar Parrot

This bird lives in the drier regions of Australia, and it has lived in this continent for millions of years. The birds are about 18 cm in length, and they can reach a maximum weight of 40 grams. When the birds are found in the wild, they will often showcase a greenish color, and their backs and wings may have a black edge with yellow. The forehead will be yellow with adults, and the cheeks of these birds will have little purple patches which are present, along with three spots colored in black which sit near the sides of their throat.

The tail will often have a cobalt color, and the outer tails may be colored yellow. The wings may be a mixture of green and black, but many of these features will only become available when the bird is in flight. Budgerigards that live in the wild will often be much smaller than those which are captive. Once they become captive, the bird can be bred to display a number of different colors beyond those which are standard. Some of the additional colors that these birds have been bred in includes blue, purple, and white. However, most of the Budgerigars which are sold as pets will either have a yellow, blue or greenish color.

The plumage of these birds is well known for its flouresce properties, and this plays an important role in the courtship of these birds. The cere is the area of the bird which holds its nostrils, and it differs between the two sexes. For males, the ceres will be royal blue, and it will either be white or brown in females. An immature male or female will often have a ceres that shows a pink color, and when the females are ready to breed, they may only show a brown colored ceres for a short period of time. One thing which makes Budgerigar Parrots distinct is the number of mutations they have. These are at least 32 mutations which are currently known with this species of birds.

These 32 mutations give rise to possible hundreds of mutations which are secondary, along with varieties of color. However, all the mutations can be broken down into a few categories, and these are Dilution, Albinism, Melanism, and Leucism. Many of these mutations will either increase or decrease the feathering of the bird. Owners should be very careful when placing a group of female Budgerigar Parrots together, since they may get into fights and injure each other. It is best to mix a group of males with females, or to have a group of male Budgerigars together. These birds must always be kept in groups, because it is harmful for them to be alone. These birds can clean themselves, and they are fairly simple to tame.

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