More than 11,000 species of birds have been identified to date. Several are kept as house pets, including cockatiels, cockatoos, and other parrot breeds, such as the budgerigar. While the name may ...

Budgerigars are the only animals known so far to have language-producing centers of neurons akin to those in humans, according to new research. H. Zell via Wikimedia Commons under CC BY-SA 3.0 Parrots ...

Budgerigars use fluorescent colouring in their feathers to attract mates, a team of researchers based at the University of Queensland has discovered. Budgerigars have naturally occurring yellow ...

Do you know how old budgerigars can get? Many owners underestimate the lifespan of these popular birds. Even more surprising for many is what their lifespan actually depends on. Despite often being ...

At first glance the dark haze above this field in Boulia, western Queensland, looks like a swarm of insects. But a closer looks reveals they are actually hundreds of brightly-coloured budgerigars. The ...

They are known for their ability to mimic parts of human speech. Now a new study has shown that budgerigars can decipher sounds even if they've never heard someone speak before. The research confirms ...

No experience with human speech is necessary for budgerigars to perceive the difference between 'd' and 't', according to a new study. No experience with human speech is necessary for budgerigars to ...