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The budgie: small, bright and among the most talkative birds relative to its size.
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New to the breed? Read the Budgerigar care guide — feeding, settling in, common problems and health concerns.
Two broad types exist — the smaller American budgie and the larger English show budgie, which is calmer but shorter-lived. Mutations span green, blue, spangle, opaline, cinnamon and pied.
Busy, chatty and highly social; keep in pairs unless you can offer constant attention.
Provide bathing opportunities and untreated wood for beak wear.
Check for clean cere and vent, steady weight and no tail bobbing at rest.
A strong first bird for apartments and older children.
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10 min read · Updated 2026-08-14