Birds of Cuba Search Box
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Birds of Cuba, Vagrant Visitors, Introduced Birds and Possibilities
Budgerigar "Budgie"
Perruche ondulée
Melopsittacus undulatus
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Life, Habitat & Pictures of the Budgerigar "Budgie"
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7" 17.8cm | 12" 30.5cm | 1 oz 28.3g | Psittacidae | Melopsittacus undulatus |
- Breeding
- Year Around
- Winter
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.