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Status in the Wild

World Population:
Around 5,000,000

Range: Widely distributed throughout the interior of Australia, but rare in eastern coastal districts and the extreme south west. Introduced in Florida and now number 3000 there.

Habitat:
Found in a wide range of areas in arid interior of Australia, also semi arid and subhumid parts. Some seasonal movements; northward during winter. Found in spinifex, dry mallee and mulga scrub, riverine woodland and farmland.

Threat Summary:
Only threat seems to be that large numbers die during drought periods, however, reproductive rate easily makes up for this; have been helped in some areas by introduction of watering for agriculture.

IUCN Rating:
Least Concern

Wild Diet:
Ground feeders, taking grass seeds and seeds of crop plants.

CITES Rating:
Not available

Ecology:
Gather in large numbers, nest communally, are frequently found at watering holes in large groups; most active during day.

Clutch and Egg Size:
4 to 8, rounded eggs, 19 x 14mm (0.7 x 0.5 in)

Breeding Season:
Can take place at any time of year, with pairs capable of producing more than one clutch; nest communally.

Links to Other Project(s):
http://www.budgerigars.co.uk/diseases/research.html

http://www.birdhealth.com.au/about/research.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Budgerigar

More Info Sites:
http://www2.tpg.com.au/users/kyorke/p72.htm

http://www.geocities.com/budgerigarprogram/infospec.html