RarityCommon
Height18 cm
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"Budgerigars can drink without landing by hovering just above the water's surfacea useful skill in predator-rich environments."
Field Guide
Budgerigar
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The Budgerigar *(Melopsittacus undulatus)* affectionately known as the "budgie" is one of Australia’s famous parrots. These small green and yellow birds form spectacular flocks that swoop and chatter across Australia's vast inland plains.
Distribution Map
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