BUDGERIGARS

          The budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus) also known as the Budgie.Budgerigar is a small,long tailed, seed eating parrot.

          Budgerigars are the only species in the Australian genus Melopsittacus.Budgerigars are naturally green and yellow with black, scalloped markings on the nape, back, and wings, but have been bred in captivity with colouring in blues, luminous blue, whites, yellows, greys, luminous green and even with small crests.

          Budgerigars are popular pets around the world due to their small size, low cost, and ability to mimic human speech.The species was first recorded in 1805.Today is the third most popular pet in the world, after the domesticated dog and cat.