About budgies (parakeet)

The budgie (short for budgerigar) is a species of parrot native to Australia. The budgie is extremely intelligent and can learn to mimic human speech. In the wild, the species is incredibly social – forming flocks of hundreds of birds that feed and migrate together. In American English, the budgie is sometimes called the shell parakeet.

Many people keep budgies as pets because of their pleasant attitude and ability to mimic human speech. However, most people don’t know about the amazing biological concepts that make budgies such an incredible species!

The most famous budgies can repeat a variety of complex phrases. Owners have taught their budgies to mimic human speech ranging from simple words to complex phrases. Most often, this is accomplished through positive reinforcement. Owners talk to their birds, and when the birds try to respond they are rewarded with a treat. With lots of practice and treats, budgies can learn to repeat almost any phrase you want.