Budgerigar*
Melopsittacus undulatus
(L 7" WS 12" WT 1 oz)
Oak Park
our neighbor’s roof
Undoubtely an escapee
01May10
Is naturally mostly green ...found
throughout drier Australia.
throughout drier Australia.
*The “budgie” is the Common
Pet Parakeet.
Pet Parakeet.
Melopsittacus in Greek means
song parrot; undulatus in Latin
means wavy (markings).
song parrot; undulatus in Latin
means wavy (markings).
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‘Budgies’ were brought to Europe by
John Gould (1804 -1881) where they
became popular pets because of their
personality, intelligence and mimicry
skills.
John Gould (1804 -1881) where they
became popular pets because of their
personality, intelligence and mimicry
skills.
(John Reilly)