This is mainly because parakeets have a very colorful personality, and are sociable and friendly. Another major reason why people go for these lovable birds is their longevity; they are known to live up to 30 or more years. Parakeets are among the most colorful member species of the bird family; the thousands of pet lovers, who opt for parakeets, would never hesitate to vouch for their intelligence, and talking prowess. Parakeets are believed to be perfect pets for just about everybody, whether families with children, or single people living in apartments. They are small birds with their head-to-tail length not exceeding 11 or Introduction Parakeets attract bird lovers, with their bright splashy colors. 12 inches and weigh about 120 gms. In the wild, they are found in huge colonies, and their nest building habits compare well with those of humans. The nests are usually comparable to modern apartments, in that they have three separate areas: one for hatching eggs, the second for the fledglings to rest and grow, and the third for the parents to look out for predators, or enemies. These nests are usually found near rivers or streams but they also survive in tropical rainforests and arid regions. The habitats of parakeets include Australia, Asia, South America and parts of Africa. There are more than 30 species of parakeet in Australia, including the cockatiel and the budgerigar. They tend to travel in large flocks in the wild, and their diet consists of fruits, nuts and berries. Those who have studied parakeets maintain that there were only two Parakeet nests Habitat Types of parakeets Introduction types of these exotic birds to begin with --- green and yellow. The 120-odd species that one can identify now (apart from subspecies) owe their existence to breeders, in the West, who realized the potential of this smart and lovable bird. Originally, they roamed in wild flocks, in the grasslands of Australia, and the bird had a distinctive black wavy band, on its back. This green-and- black color combination was nature's gift to the avian, to camouflage itself in its perching fields, of grassy plains and eucalyptus trees. Sociable by nature, parakeets need a lot of attention and love. Though the theory stands challenged now, it was believed that the monogamous birds usually choose a mate for life, unless premature death, or a fatal accident, comes in the way. Being very good flyers in the wild they love to stretch their wings, and pet owners would do well, to provide them free flying time, to insure their happiness. Description of parakeets Gregarious birds Introduction Parakeets have an attitude, that ensures you have loads and loads of fun. Colors Physical characteristics Parakeets come in over 100 color combinations, primarily green, especially in the wild, and various shades of blue, opaline, gray, white, yellow (lutino), pied (a combination of colors in one bird) and in various shades of these colors, some rarer than others. |