Budgerigar
(Melopsittacus undulatus)
Size: 18cm
Weight: 30grms
Colour: Green, yellow face, green and black wings. Many other colour varations exist in captivity (Blue pictured)
Lifespan: 7 to 9 years
Sexing: Dimorphic. The male has blue band on top of its beak.
Distribution: Inland Australia.
Habitat: Dry arid areas.
Threats: Secure in wild & common in captivity
Commonly refered to as Budgie.
