They had black decorations on the wings and at the top of the head. There was a necklace of spots beneath the bill. Budgies are hardy enough to survive out doors throughout the year. They are also equally happy as indoor pets caged individually. A Budgerigar is easy to feed and care.
Budgerigars can provide great pleasure and friendship.
It quickly becomes tame and can imitate many sounds. A glance at an adult budgie s face tells its sex. In cock budgerigars the wattle, the area immediately above the upper bill, is bright blue, while in the female it is brown in color. A budgie s average life span is eight years. To house the budgie, a plywood or hardwood frame with a wire mesh would be ideal.