Budgerigar
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'''Breeding:''' Breeding generally takes place between June and September in the North and between August and January in the South. The nesting takes place in a tree cavity, fence post or even a log laying on the ground. 4-6 eggs are incubated for 17-19 days, with the young fledging about 30 days after hatching. | '''Breeding:''' Breeding generally takes place between June and September in the North and between August and January in the South. The nesting takes place in a tree cavity, fence post or even a log laying on the ground. 4-6 eggs are incubated for 17-19 days, with the young fledging about 30 days after hatching. | ||
| - | While many Americans refer to the Budgerigar as a parakeet, the term “Budgie” is more common. The term “Parakeet” refers to a number of small parrots with long flat tails. I’m sure much to the Budgies’ dismay, the term “Budgerigar” comes from an Aborigine phrase that means "good to eat". It is believed to be the most common pet parrot in the world, and it has been bred in captivity since the 1850s. | + | |
| + | '''Cool Facts:''' While many Americans refer to the Budgerigar as a parakeet, the term “Budgie” is more common. The term “Parakeet” refers to a number of small parrots with long flat tails. I’m sure much to the Budgies’ dismay, the term “Budgerigar” comes from an Aborigine phrase that means "good to eat". It is believed to be the most common pet parrot in the world, and it has been bred in captivity since the 1850s. | ||
There are currently over 32 primary mutations in the Budgerigar Parakeet enabling hundreds of possible secondary mutations (stable combined primary mutations) & color varieties (unstable combined mutations). Breeders have worked over the decades to produce a wide range of color and feather mutations. Feather mutations can produce crests or very long shaggy feathers. | There are currently over 32 primary mutations in the Budgerigar Parakeet enabling hundreds of possible secondary mutations (stable combined primary mutations) & color varieties (unstable combined mutations). Breeders have worked over the decades to produce a wide range of color and feather mutations. Feather mutations can produce crests or very long shaggy feathers. | ||
