Budgerigar

The Budgerigar, better known as Budgie is a native from Australia. This small and colorful bird is one of the smallest parrot species in the world. The first species were recorded in 1805. The Budgie is the third most popular pet in the world, after dogs and cats.

The natural colors of Budgies are yellow and green. However with selective breeding, they can be blue, grey, white and yellow. We can identify the sex of these birds by the color of the cornea, which is blue for males and a white or brown for female. The size of the Budgie is about 18 cm (7 in) and its average lifespan is between 8 and 10 years.

The Budgies are very vocal animals, they can learn to speak and whistle. Males and females can learn to mimic and do simple tricks, although all the singing and mimicry is more prevalent in males.

The diet of the Budgies is based on seed mixture, fruits, vegetables, sprout, and pellet. The seeds make up 50% of a Budgie's diet. Vitamins in form of fresh fruits and vegetables are necessary for their healthy growth. Apples, grapefruit, mango, nectarines, peaches, carrots, broccoli and spinach are excellent source of vitamins for them. It is imperative to know that all the fruits and vegetables should be fresh and well washed; also, the water inside the cage must be continually refreshed to avoid the development of bacterias.

Budgies are popular pets, their small size, brightly colored feathers and adorable personality makes them excellent companions for bird lovers.