Budgies 🐦 Budgerigars, also knows as 'budgies', are Australian birds in the parrot family. These birds generally live in flocks of 3 to 100 individuals. These little birds measure up to 20 cm in length and weigh up to 40 grams. In the wild, these highly social and vocal birds can be found in habitats such as grasslands, open forests and savannahs. Their diet includes grains, seeds and nuts. For years, budgerigars have been bred in captivity by humans in a variety of colours and patterns and hav