Meaning of the word budgie in English

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

budgie

US /ˈbʌdʒ.i/
UK /ˈbʌdʒ.i/

Noun

a small, brightly colored Australian parakeet, often kept as a cage bird

Example:
My grandmother has a green budgie named Polly.
The budgie chirped happily in its cage.