Budgerigar
Melopsittacus undulatus ‡
Oodnadatta-Mt Dare Rd, NC SA IMG_8173 20160607 - adult (white iris, clear yellow forehead) male (blue cere) on left,female (pale cere) on right.
Notes: Bright green w. yellow forehead/throat. Upper parts closely barred. Adult male cere
light to dark blue. Cere paler in female, but brown when breeding. Juvenile brown iris, fine
barring on forehead. Gregarious
in mobile flocks. Drinks morning, afternoon. All arid, semi-
arid open
grassy regions w. some trees.
Range from Morcombe© All arid, semi-arid open
grassy regions w. some trees.
Bon Bon Protected Area, EC SA IMG_1516 20241012 - 2 x male. CLICK for one on Butcher Track, Muggon, WC WA 20181005.
Bough Shed Hole, Bladensburg NP, Winton, NC Qld IMG_3641 20180529 - adult female
Birdsville Caravan Park, SW Qld IMG_5782 20200918 - adult male & female birds. Prominent wing bar.
Bon Bon Protected Area, EC SA IMG_1552 20241012 - male flying. CLICK for flying away on Birdsville Track,NE SA 20241002.
Windorah, W Qld IMG_4463 20180607 - adult female on left, male on right.
Corfield, N Qld IMG_3536 20180529 - Australian Hobby with breakfast.
Winton-Jundah Road, SW Qld IMG_4312 20200910 - young female on left, young male on right. CLICK for closeup of heads:iris already turned white, barring on forehead receding on female, cere blueish on male.
Old Cork Homestead, CW Qld IMG_7439 20240922
Old Cork Homestead, CW Qld IMG_7439 20240922
Old Cork Homestead, CW Qld IMG_7439 20240922