budgerigar
(Melopsittacus undulatus)
This species is Introduced in the United States
Origin
Melopsittacus undulatus is native throughout Australia except for the far eastern and southwestern coastal areas. Budgerigar, or budgie, has been introduced successfully with an established population in southwestern Florida.
Life Cycle
Small in size, they are unlikely to be mistaken for any other parrot with an average of 7-8 in. (18-20 cm) in length. M. undulatus have distinct plumage patterns with a yellow forehead, a striped yellow and black head with purple and black cheek markings. Chest and body are greenish-blue and wings are black and white. M. undulatus breed monogamously in large colonies. Nests are formed in cavities on trees, fence posts, and logs with several nests found in the same cavity. Females lay approximately 5 eggs per clutch with an 18-day incubation length. Budgerigar reaches sexual maturity at 180 days.
Distribution
M. undulatus are established in Florida.
Control Efforts
The effects of M. undulatus on native populations are unknown.
https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Melopsittacus_undulatus/
https://www.parrots.org/encyclopedia/budgerigar
Melopsittacus undulatus is native throughout Australia except for the far eastern and southwestern coastal areas. Budgerigar, or budgie, has been introduced successfully with an established population in southwestern Florida.
Life Cycle
Small in size, they are unlikely to be mistaken for any other parrot with an average of 7-8 in. (18-20 cm) in length. M. undulatus have distinct plumage patterns with a yellow forehead, a striped yellow and black head with purple and black cheek markings. Chest and body are greenish-blue and wings are black and white. M. undulatus breed monogamously in large colonies. Nests are formed in cavities on trees, fence posts, and logs with several nests found in the same cavity. Females lay approximately 5 eggs per clutch with an 18-day incubation length. Budgerigar reaches sexual maturity at 180 days.
Distribution
M. undulatus are established in Florida.
Control Efforts
The effects of M. undulatus on native populations are unknown.
https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Melopsittacus_undulatus/
https://www.parrots.org/encyclopedia/budgerigar
Selected Images
Maps
EDDMapS Distribution - This map is incomplete and is based only on current site and county level reports made by experts, herbaria, and literature. For more information, visit www.eddmaps.org
State Lists - This map identifies those states that have this species on their invasive species list or law.
Taxonomic Rank
| Domain: Eukarya |
| Kingdom: Animalia |
| Phylum: Chordata |
| Class: Aves |
| Order: Psittaciformes |
| Family: Psittacidae |
| Genus: Melopsittacus |
| Melopsittacus undulatus |
References
Common Name Reference: Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database.
Scientific Name Reference: Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database.