Parakeet
Melopsittacus undulatus
Class: Aves Order: Psittaciformes Family: Psittacidae
Size
Length: 7 in
Lifespan
15 years
Diet
seeds, grains, and nuts
Habitat & Range
Grasslands of Australia
At the Zoo
Zoo visitors can find the parakeet in our walk-through aviary, Parakeet Landing.
Interesting Facts
Parakeet is the common name for a diverse group of small parrots. Some parakeet subspecies are the budgerigar, the Alexandrine parakeet, the horned parakeet, and the hanging parakeet.
Parakeets are very social and often form large flocks that may number in the thousands.
These birds are extremely popular as pets. Parakeets bred in captivity tend to be larger than those in the wild.
Conservation Status
Least Concern
