Parakeets comprise about 115 species of birds that are seed-eating parrots of small size, slender build, and long, tapering tails. The Australian budgerigar, also known as “budgie”, Melopsittacus undulatus, is probably the most common parakeet. It was first described by zoologists in 1891. It is the most popular species of parakeet kept as a pet in North America and Europe.
Many different species of parakeets are bred and sold commercially as pets, the budgerigar being the third most popular pet in the world, after cats and dogs. Budgerigars are great companions for any age and can be easily trained. They make great cat toys and cat snacks.
Awwww, man. This is so sad…and so true. The exotic animal and bird trade is pure evil. I never could understand how a person could be so selfish and uncaring as to keep an animal in a cage for their own personal “pleasure” or gratification of some sort. Actually the concept of “owning” any other living thing is a little weird.
Zebrastripes over 4 years ago
Nooooooo! Set him free!
HappyDog/ᵀʳʸ ᴮᵒᶻᵒ ⁴ ᵗʰᵉ ᶠᵘⁿ ᵒᶠ ᶦᵗ Premium Member over 4 years ago
They probably have predators and sickness in the wild. I wonder how their average lifespans in the wild compare to those in captivity.
Teto85 Premium Member over 4 years ago
Parakeets comprise about 115 species of birds that are seed-eating parrots of small size, slender build, and long, tapering tails. The Australian budgerigar, also known as “budgie”, Melopsittacus undulatus, is probably the most common parakeet. It was first described by zoologists in 1891. It is the most popular species of parakeet kept as a pet in North America and Europe.
Many different species of parakeets are bred and sold commercially as pets, the budgerigar being the third most popular pet in the world, after cats and dogs. Budgerigars are great companions for any age and can be easily trained. They make great cat toys and cat snacks.
NaturLvr over 4 years ago
Awwww, man. This is so sad…and so true. The exotic animal and bird trade is pure evil. I never could understand how a person could be so selfish and uncaring as to keep an animal in a cage for their own personal “pleasure” or gratification of some sort. Actually the concept of “owning” any other living thing is a little weird.