PARAKEET
Scientific Name:
 Melopsittacus undulates
Size:
 Small, up to 9 inches
Native Region:
 Australia
Life Expectancy:
 15 years
Noise Level:
 Low; frequent chattering
Trick / Talking Ability:
 Low
Personality:
 One of the most commonly kept pet bird in the United States.  These tiny
parrots are chatterboxes that love to play and hop around on their play gyms
and their owners alike.
Behavior / Health Concerns:
 Neglected budgies can be susceptible to a host of avian diseases, including:
PBFD, fatty liver disease, psittacosis, polyomavirus, cancer, giardiasis, gout
and chronic malnutrition.
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Closed Breeding Aviary
Located in
Frederick, Maryland