Why are Budgerigars Called The Colorful Parrots?

Budgerigars, also called budgies or parakeets, are small, colorful parrots that lots of people keep as pets. They come in many different colors, but in the wild, they are usually green and yellow with black markings.

Scientists have always been interested in how these birds pick a mate (a boyfriend or girlfriend) and whether their bright colors have anything to do with it.

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Ensure Your Pet Bird Stays Safe and Comfortable During Summer

1. Air Conditioning Best Practices

  • Strategic Placement: Position cages at least 3 meters from AC vents and avoid direct airflow corridors. Birds lack sweat glands and sudden temperature shifts (more than 5°C/9°F) can cause thermal shock.  
  • Temperature Gradien: Maintain 24-27°C (75-80°F) in the room while allowing slightly warmer zones (28-29°C) where birds can self-regulate. Use digital thermometers at cage level for accuracy.  
  • Humidity Balance: Counteract AC dryness with a hygrometer (aim for 40-60% humidity). Place ceramic water bowls near (not under) vents, or use ultrasonic humidifiers with avian-safe water additives. 

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What One Ingredient Might Your Pet Bird Be Missing?
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What One Ingredient Might Your Pet Bird Be Missing?

The day we decide to get a pet bird, we’re probably mulling over a lot of factors.

The species that also relates to the “size” decision which may or may not affect birdcage size decision (see footnote)* (more…)

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A Budgie Seed Conspiracy or How Budgies Outsmarted Evolution

Once upon a time, in the vast and arid landscapes of Australia, a group of sassy little birds known as budgerigars, or budgies, decided to pull off the greatest dietary heist in the history of avian evolution.

While nutritionists and bird enthusiasts today wag their fingers at seed-only diets, these pint-sized parrots have been laughing all the way to the seed bank for tens of millions of years. How, you ask? Well, let’s delve into this chirpy conundrum.

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