This species is the most popular bird to keep as a pet in the United States. Their color varieties range the entire spectrum, with blue, white, yellow, and purple variations available. Green is the natural feather color for the species.
When the parakeet budgies live in the wild, they stay together in flocks. These birds are very social, requiring daily attention to stay healthy. If you only have one as a pet, everyday conversations are necessary to prevent loneliness.
Each bird has a foot with two toes that point forward. A third one goes in the opposite direction to make it easier to grip ledges, branches, and similar perches.
These birds have three eyelids that help to protect the eyes from dust. The design also stops the area from drying out, which would result in vision problems for the bird. These traits are found in the Australian and American varieties of the bird.
The only way to tell what gender a parakeet budgie happens to be is to look at the bump that sits above the bird’s beak. Males have a blue spot there, while the females have a brown color in that area.
Live parakeet (also called Budgie or Budgerigar) webcams from various locations. Usually they are in cages and sometimes will give you a view of a nest with baby parakeets on the way.
Birdcast Live Parakeet Webcam
Live parakeet cam shows inside a cage and updates every few seconds. Keep an eye on this cam during nesting periods for baby budgies.
View Live Webcam: Birdcast Live Parakeet Webcam