Budgerigar

The flock, which consists of thousands of birds, lives a nomadic life. They can move vast distances in order to find food, mostly grass seeds and herbs. In the dry central parts of Australia they can be found in the bushes and grasslands, as well as in open forested areas. 

Appearance

The wild budgerigar has a green belly with wave patterned black and yellow topside. The species Latin name “undulatis” means wave patterned, like the pattern on the budgerigar’s wings. 

Sounds and Song

The budgerigar is very good at mimicking different sounds. 

Eating Habits

Different kinds of grass seeds and herbs. 

Nesting Habits

The budgerigar can hatch several times per year, each time 2-10 eggs. 

Distribution

Summer  Resident  Winter