Budgerigar Melopsittacus undulatus

Owned by ILoveMyCatFreckles (@Freckles).

Notes

Commonly known as a parakeet or budgie. This individual is a pet. The brown, crusty texture of the cere is characteristic of a female in breeding condition.

Details

Identification

Bird Family
Psittaculidae
Family Common Name
Old World Parrots
Life Stage
Adult
Sex
Female
Size
Small (approx 18 cm)
Color
Yellow, Green, Grey
Wing Shape
Pointed
Tail Shape
Pointed
Plumage
Barred, Mottled
Plumage Description
Yellow face with black/grey barring on the head and wings. Body is a muted grey-green. Brownish cere suggests a female in breeding condition.
Morph
Grey-green / Opaline

Observation Details

Number Observed
3
Date Seen
Feb 4, 2024
Location Name
Home

Environment

Habitat Type
Woodland

Behavior

Behavior Observed
Calling, Alarming, Perching, Flying, Preening, Resting

Tracking & Conservation

Conservation Status
Least Concern (LC)
Added Details
Commonly known as a parakeet or budgie. This individual is a pet. The brown, crusty texture of the cere is characteristic of a female in breeding condition.

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Budgerigar Melopsittacus undulatus by Freckles
Budgerigar Melopsittacus undulatus by Freckles
Budgerigar Melopsittacus undulatus by Freckles

Budgerigar

Melopsittacus undulatus

Life Stage
Adult
Sex
Female
Wing Shape
Pointed
Tail Shape
Pointed
Plumage
Barred, Mottled
Bird FamilyPsittaculidae
Family Common NameOld World Parrots
SizeSmall (approx 18 cm)
ColorYellow, Green, Grey
Plumage DescriptionYellow face with black/grey barring on the head and wings. Body is a muted grey-green. Brownish cere suggests a female in breeding condition.
MorphGrey-green / Opaline

Observation Details

Number Observed
3
Date Seen
Feb 4, 2024
Location NameHome

Environment

Habitat Type
Woodland

Behavior

Behavior Observed
Calling, Alarming, Perching, Flying, Preening, Resting

Tracking & Conservation

Conservation Status
Least Concern (LC)

Added Details

Commonly known as a parakeet or budgie. This individual is a pet. The brown, crusty texture of the cere is characteristic of a female in breeding condition.