Australian National Budgerigar Council (ANBC)

The Australian National Budgerigar Council (ANBC) stands as the premier organisation overseeing the breeding, exhibition, and overall promotion of budgerigars in Australia. As the authoritative body in the field, the ANBC unites enthusiasts, breeders, and clubs through the States and Zones. It fosters a thriving community dedicated to the welfare and enhancement of these vibrant birds. The council establishes rigorous standards for breeding and exhibition, ensuring the highest quality and uniformity in budgerigar shows and competitions. Through education, research, and advocacy, the ANBC plays a pivotal role in advancing knowledge, best practices, and the appreciation of budgerigars. It solidifies its position as the peak body for the Australian budgerigar community.

More About the ANBC & It’s Functions

The ANBC is an incorporated body under the laws of the Australian Capital Territory. Its membership comprises seven-(7) state or zone-based budgerigar organisations. The ANBC’s primary function is to annually hold the Trill™ Expert ANBC National Titles. Additionally, it facilitates and coordinates policies for adoption of its member organisations. It enables its member bodies to coordinate cooperative actions on matters on which such bodies agree. This includes show rules, judging and standard, and policies which are of common interest to its member bodies. The ANBC also represents Australian Budgerigar breeders’ interests at international bodies concerning Budgerigars or matters pertaining to international trade in birds, welfare and wellbeing.

Welcome to the Australian National Budgerigar Council!

Budgies – Latest News

Colours Standards Report Nov 2026

ANBC Colours & Standards Report – Nov 2026 ANBC Standard Pictorial – Progress Update October has seen further progress towards ...

Gold Standard Breeding Programme

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BCT Report Nov 2026

BCT November 2026 Report Tasmanian Budgerigar Society Tasmanian Budgerigar Society – Garden Show The Tasmanian Budgerigar Society held a small ...

Judges Coordinator Report Nov 2026

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BCSA Report Nov 2026

BCSA November 2026 Report Budgerigar Council of South Australia October has been another productive month for the South Australian budgerigar ...

BCV Report Nov 2026

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Cye Travers CET Budgerigars 2026

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BSNSW Report November 2026

ANBC Gazette | New South Wales BSNSW President's Report Nov 2026 Kathy Manton – BSNSW President At the time of ...

Kathy Manton, Budgerigar Society of NSW, BSNSW

ANBC Presidents Report Nov 2026

Australian National Budgerigar Council | NOVEMBER 2026 ANBC President's Report Kathy Manton – ANBC President The ANBC General Meeting was ...

Keith Flockhart NZ 2026

ANBC Fancier in Focus | New Zealand Keith Flockhart – Four Decades of Dedication to the Budgerigar Fancy New Zealand ...

NQBZ November Report 2026

ANBC | State & Zone Reports North Queensland Budgerigar Zone (NQBZ) Report – November 2026 Capricornia Budgerigar Society Inc. – ...

NGC DBS Show 2026

International Budgerigar Fancy | Netherlands NGC-DBS Celebrates 25 Years of Unity, Vision and Achievement By Peter van Amelsvoort (NL) The ...

Guray Ozkul 2026 DSV Show Champion

International Budgerigar Fancy | Breeder Interview Winner of the Prestigious 2026 DSV Show in Germany Güray ÖZKUL Champion Exhibition Budgerigar ...

Yellows The Lost Mutation

Budgerigar Varieties | History & Opinion Yellows — The Lost Mutation By Ron Hunt Once a familiar sight on the ...

SQBBA Report November 2026

SQBBA November 2026 Report I must be getting old — the months seem to be flying by, and it’s time ...

YouTube Link to Live Feed for National Titles

Use the link below to visit the ANBC National Show YouTube page. By subscribing, you will receive notifications when the ANBC goes live for the Show and other events.

Australian National Budgerigar Championship Show – YouTube