Budgerigar
Birds
Budgerigar
The budgie: small, bright and among the most talkative birds relative to its size.
Available Budgerigars
Budgerigar overview
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.
Temperament
Busy, chatty and highly social; keep in pairs unless you can offer constant attention.
Grooming
Provide bathing opportunities and untreated wood for beak wear.
Health considerations
Check for clean cere and vent, steady weight and no tail bobbing at rest.
Is a Budgerigar right for you?
A strong first bird for apartments and older children.
Budgerigar breeders
Programmes currently raising this breed.
Hand-raised cockatiels and budgerigars, fully weaned
Wilmington, North Carolina · Breeding since 2018 · 4.7★ (14)
Budgerigar FAQs
- Can budgies live alone?
- They can, but only in households that provide several hours of direct interaction daily. Otherwise keep two.
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