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Budgerigar

Melopsittacus undulatus

Classification

Class
Aves

The budgerigar ( BUJ-ər-ih-gar, -⁠ə-ree-; Melopsittacus undulatus), also known as the common parakeet, shell parakeet or budgie ( BUJ-ee), is a small, long-tailed, seed-eating parrot native to Australia. Naturally, the species is green and yellow with black, scalloped markings on the nape, back, and wings. Budgies are bred in captivity with colouring of blues, whites, yellows, greys, and even with small crests.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Belgium · 383Spain · 257Netherlands · 222France · 187Germany · 126United Kingdom · 32Italy · 31Brazil · 28Peru · 25Switzerland · 6Luxembourg · 2