Ian Hunter

Representative State for Ian Hunter: Victoria
ANBC Hall of Fame, Breeders Excellence Division Induction: 2023

Ian Hunter of Victoria was inducted into the ANBC Hall of Fame – Breeders Excellence Division in 2023, in recognition of an outstanding exhibition career marked by consistency, versatility, and dedication to the budgerigar fancy. With a total of 10 national class wins across a diverse range of varieties, Ian has firmly established himself as one of Australia’s leading breeders.

Ian’s first two national wins came in 2010, where he claimed the Greywing and Cinnamon Wing classes—immediately signaling his ability to produce birds of exceptional quality. In 2013, he returned to the top of the podium with another double, this time winning the Grey Green and Hens classes. These early successes highlighted his strong eye for selection and balanced approach to breeding.

His fifth win came in 2016 with a Dominant Pied, followed by a return to the winners’ circle in 2022 with another victory in the Hens Class—showing that his stud remained competitive and consistent over time. His induction year of 2023 saw an impressive trio of wins in Green, Grey Green, and Cinnamon Wing, bringing his total to nine. Ian’s tenth win followed shortly after in 2024, with yet another success in the Hens Class, a category in which he has now triumphed three times.

Ian’s achievements span over a decade and demonstrate remarkable adaptability across multiple varieties. His ability to breed birds that excel under the national spotlight is matched by his commitment to the wider budgerigar show community in Victoria.

His Hall of Fame induction in 2023 is a well-deserved honour, celebrating not only his exhibition success but also the high standards, dedication, and passion that continue to define his contributions to the Australian budgerigar show scene.

ANBC Wins

Total wins 10

1. 2010 – Greywing
2. 2010 – Cinnamon wing
3. 2013 – Grey Green
4. 2013 – Hens Class
5. 2016 – Dominant Pied
6. 2022 – Hens Class
7. 2023 – Green
8. 2023 – Grey Green
9. 2023 – Cinnamon wing
10. 2024 – Hens Class

ANBC Winning Birds