Budgerigar (melopsittacus undulatus) is a bird type animal. It usually inhabits open woodland and grassland near water. The animal weights about 30g - 40g (1oz - 1.4oz) and lives for 3 - 6 years. Human, snakes, large birds are dangerous for budgerigars. See the table below for more information.
Facts about budgerigars
Name | Budgerigar |
Type | Bird |
Conservation Status | Least concern |
Main Prey | Seeds, fruit, insects, berries |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Size (H) | 15cm - 20cm (5.9in - 7.8in) |
Habitat | Open woodland and grassland near water |
Phylum | Chordata |
Wing Span | 25cm - 35cm (10in - 14in) |
Lifestyle | Flock |
Order | Psittaciformes |
Predators | Human, snakes, large birds |
Class | Aves |
Diet | Omnivore |
Distinctive Features | Brightly coloured feathers and warble communication calls |
Genus | Melopsittacus |
Scientific Name | Melopsittacus undulatus |
Weight | 30g - 40g (1oz - 1.4oz) |
Colour | Black, white, grey, green, blue, yellow |
Family | Psittacidae |
Average Clutch Size | 6 |
Skin Type | Feathers |
Life Span | 3 - 6 years |