Capricornia Budgerigar Auction 2026 The Capricornia Budgerigar Auction 2026 is set to be one of the standout budgerigar auctions in Queensland. It will bring together quality birds from leading breeders and exhibitors across Australia. Hosted by the Capricornia Budgerigar Society…

Busy Month for WA Budgerigar Clubs as Shows Draw Strong Attendance Western Australia’s budgerigar community has enjoyed a lively start to the year, with several clubs hosting key events throughout March and more celebrations planned for April. The South West…

The Myth of the Half-Sider Budgerigar by Marcel Bühler During my visits to breeders in the Middle East, I saw the following show budgerigar at Hamad Helal’s place in Bahrain. It was fantastic, by far the best half-sider budgerigar I…

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Announcement from the ANBC Secretary and South Queensland Budgerigar Breeders Association Inc. The Australian National Budgerigar Council Inc. (ANBC), together with the South Queensland Budgerigar Breeders Association Inc (SQBBA), is delighted to announce and congratulate the judges appointed to officiate…

Best Pet Birds for Beginners Australia: Why Budgies Are the Perfect Start If you’re a first-time bird owner in Australia and looking for the best pet birds for beginners, look no further than the delightful budgerigar, affectionately known as the…

Best Pet Birds Australia: Why Budgies Are the Perfect Choice When it comes to choosing the best pet birds in Australia, budgies, also known as budgerigars, are a standout favourite. These small, vibrant parrots have won the hearts of bird…

Best Birds as Pets Australia: Why Budgerigars Are the Perfect Choice When it comes to choosing the best birds as pets in Australia, one feathered friend consistently takes the top spot: the budgerigar, or “budgie” as it’s affectionately known. These…

Wild Budgerigars | The Native Budgie Budgerigars, otherwise known as budgies, the budgeriger, bugrigar, or the shell parakeet, are a popular pet bird species worldwide. In fact, they are the world’s third most popular pet! However, were you aware that…

Budgerigar Varieties, Breeds & Colours Over 30 known varieties (mutations) or breeds of the budgerigar exist. Some are common, while others are rare, and Australia has yet to see some, such as the Japanese Homograph. The Standard defines the Standard…