Where do budgies in the wild live?

Where do budgies in the wild live?

Australia
Budgerigars are found in open habitats, primarily in scrublands, open woodlands, and grasslands of Australia. The birds are normally found in small flocks, but can form very large flocks under favourable conditions. The nomadic movement of the flocks is tied to the availability of food and water.

Are there budgerigars in England?

The English budgie is a variety of the native Australian Budgerigar that was brought into existence by selective breeding in England in the 19th and early 20th centuries. They are larger than both the wild Australian and the American budgie and were bred primarily for the pet trade and as ‘show’ birds.

What does budgerigar mean in Aboriginal?

good food
The name budgerigar is derived from the Aboriginal word betcherrygah (meaning good food). Native budgerigars are migratory birds and move in large flocks to nesting places where food and water is plentiful.

What is a budgie in British slang?

British Dictionary definitions for budgie budgie. / (ˈbʌdʒɪ) / noun. informal short for budgerigar.

Can you keep a single budgie?

It is perfectly fine to keep a single budgie in a cage. As you can see there are plenty of different ways to keep a single pet budgie entertained. You can also train them to talk and do tricks for even more mental stimulation.

Why are they called budgie smugglers?

(swimming costume): A jocular reference to a man’s tight-fitting swimming costume or swimsuit appearing as if he has a budgerigar concealed inside it, ie. his bulging genitals.

Why do we say your budgie has died?

Condensed version of old scots playground taunt “Has your [budgie] died?”. Used to tease people who have outgrown their trowsers or shrunk them [in the wash], thus exposing their ankles.

Why do we say budgie smugglers?

What is budgie slang for?

“Budgie” is a slang term for a helicopter.