Meaning of the word budgerigar in English

What does budgerigar mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

budgerigar

US /ˈbʌdʒ.ər.ɪ.ɡɑːr/

UK /ˈbʌdʒ.ər.i.ɡɑːr/

a small Australian parakeet (Melopsittacus undulatus) that is often kept as a cage bird and bred in a variety of colors

Example:

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My grandmother has a colourful budgerigar named Polly.

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The budgerigar chirped happily in its cage.

Synonym:

budgie parakeet