The budgerigar is a beautiful songbird with a noisy character. The natural color of representatives of this family is green, under the color of vegetation. The birthplace of these amazing birds is Australia.
A variety of white budgerigars was obtained as a result of crossing lutinos - yellow parrots and white with a blue tint feather of the same family. The result was an amazing snow-white bird, which was called an albino.
In addition to albinos, another species of white parrots is known, the peculiarity of which is the presence of a unique pattern. You can consider the Latin letter “V” when the bird folds its wings. Against the background of a white color, she stands out with a characteristic grayish tint. This peculiar variety of the family was obtained by crossing individuals of opal and white color of parrots.
What is the difference between albinos?
Due to their unusual appearance - amazing white plumage, on the surface of which waves are barely visible, these birds are in great demand. As you know, albinos are called representatives of birds with snow-white plumage. The individuals of this species are excellent singers, able to quickly memorize and repeat words, very talkative.
Of the distinguishing features of albinos are characteristic:
- pure white color of feathers;
- eye color red, which is characteristic of all albinos, with a whitish iris;
- light paws;
- a waxman of light tones - white or pink - depending on the gender of the bird.
It is the color of the waxen that allows you to accurately determine who is in front of you: a charming female - she is white or a handsome male - the owner of a pink beak.
Behavior
The behavior of the parrots is very variable: here they are sitting, choking with displeasure, but only a minute ago they were cheerful and noisy. The behavioral features of these cute little birds depend on several factors.
- Nutrition can fundamentally change the behavior of restless and active birds.
- So, if dry food predominates in their diet, then they become drowsy, inactive, and sometimes very noisy. May lose appetite.
- A balanced diet, which is dominated by natural products, gives activity and cheerfulness.
- Conditions of detention. The behavior and health of feathered pets can have a special effect a number of factors.
- Lack of sunlight. Dullness, predisposition to disease, lack of desire to play and walk.
- Temperature and humidity conditions in the room. The feed intake is reduced, the parrot is motionless and tufted most of the time.
- Stressful situations - frequent cell movements, regular diet changes, bright lights or harsh sounds. It causes outbursts of anger, aggressiveness, hostility.
- Mating season. During puberty, parrots of different sex behave in completely different ways. So, boys tend to:
- active, and sometimes even obsessive courtship;
- melodiousness;
- loud screams and bursts of emotions.
If the parrot does not have a pair, then as an object of his adoration he can choose one of his favorite toys, a mirror - perceiving the reflection in it as his soulmate, or the owner. At this time, you need to be especially careful and affectionate with the bird, play with it, and in no case offend.
- The behavior of girls is fundamentally different from the opposite sex:
- females often become aggressive;
- actively select a place for the future nest;
- show increased interest in paper, pecking it into small pieces;
- spend a lot of time on the perch, spreading wings and cooing.
Lonely females often at this moment begin to lay eggs, which can negatively affect their health. Closely monitor the condition and behavior of the bird throughout the hormonal surge.
- Shedding time. At this time, when the natural process of updating plumage occurs, the behavior of birds, regardless of their gender, is similar. Parrots:
- become irritable;
- do not want to make contact;
- lose their appetite;
- always in a bad mood;
- regularly rub against a cage or perch.
But this phenomenon is temporary. As soon as the birds acquire new feathers, their cheerful disposition and desire to communicate will return to them.
For how to care for budgies, see the next video.
