Budgerigar
Melopsittacus undulatus
Habitat
Arid scrublands
Weight
0 kg
Length
18 meters
Lifespan
8 years
Origin
Australia (zoo specimen)
Status
Least Concern
Bird
parakeet
About the Budgerigar
Small, colorful Australian parakeet commonly kept as pets.
Location in Zoo
Venomous Reptile Exhibit
Feeding Times
Throughout the day
Feeding Habits
Granivorous
Fun Facts
Can see ultraviolet light invisible to humans.
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Can see ultraviolet light invisible to humans.
Conservation Status
Current Threats
- Australian Birds Exhibit
Our Conservation Efforts
Wild population monitoring in Australia
Visit the Budgerigar
Come see this magnificent animal up close and learn more about our conservation efforts.