Parakeet is a small-to-medium sized
parrot species which can be seen in massive folks and of numerous kinds, usually
with long tail feathers. The older spellings of Parakeet’s name are “Paroquet”
or “Paraquet”. The name Parakeet is derivative from the French word “Perroquet”
which means “Parrot in French”.
Parakeet Species
Australian Shell Parakeet, or “Budgerigar”,
is a very common pet and the most famous parrot. The Australian Budgerigar,
also recognized as ‘Budgie’, Melopsittacus undulatus, is possibly the best communal
parakeet. It was initially labeled by the zoologists in the year 1891. The Australian
Budgerigars are very common species of parakeet which are also being kept as
pets in North America and Europe.
A large number of small-sized Australian
Parakeets, also known as “Grass Parakeet” or “Grasskeet”, are native to the grasslands
like species ‘Neophema’ and ‘Princess Parrot’. Australian Rosellas are also
included in Parakeets family group. Similarly, various small-sized and long-tailed
lories are also called “Lorikeets". Moreover, Ring-necked Parakeets are
known from the species Psittacula which is native to Africa and Asia but it
must not be confused with Australian Ring-neck species. The Ring-necked Parakeets
have become very popular and being accepted as pets. However, this class is
uncontrollable in various cities outside its natural range.
The small to medium sized
Parakeets (called “Conure” in aviculture) are from the species group Aratinga,
Pyrrhura, and a few other species of the family Arini, which are most widespread
in South America. Because all these types are not from one species, therefore,
the taxonomists tend to avoid this term. Other South American types generally known
as Parakeets comprise the species “Brotogeris Parakeets”, “Monk Parakeet”, and “Lineolated
Parakeets”. The Lineolateds Parakeets have small tails.
Similarly, a larger number of species
have been identified as ‘Parrot’ or ‘Parakeet’. For instance, the two common
types ‘Alexandrine Parrot’ and ‘Alexandrine Parakeet’ are from the same species
named “Psittacula Eupatria” which is the biggest species generally called as ‘Parakeet’.
Various dissimilar species of Parakeets
are produced and traded as pets. Budgerigar is the 3rd most famous parrot
species (as pets) in the world after cats and dogs. Budgerigars are the best companions
for everyone and they can be easily trained if kept with their parents.
Parakeets Breeding
Parakeets commonly breed in the
groups more freely. However, there can be fights between breeding couples and
individuals mostly when there is a limited space to live in. The breeding in
groups is more successful because other Parakeets encourage couples to breed. Many
breeders prefer to breed the Parakeets in pairs to reduce their fights. The females
produce about six (6) to eight (8) eggs if successfully lay eggs.
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