Parakeets are small, brightly colored Australian parrots. These worldwide popular little birds are also known as budgerigars or budgies. They dwell in open grasslands and woodlands. Parakeets are highly social birds, and known for their happy chattering. These charming birds bring cheerfulness and joy to many household.
Parakeet coloring is a fascinating subject for lovers. The stunning variety of parakeet colors adds to their charm and beauty of nature. The colorful plumage of the Parakeets, especially the pattern of popular Budgerigars, is amazing. They are one of the most beloved pets due to their vibrant coloring. Naturally, they have primarily green body, and wings feature black and yellow patterns. While head of wild parakeets is predominantly yellow with black stripes.
However, color mutation in captive birds has introduced multiple parakeet colors. Olive and dark green shades could be found in its green series while its blue and yellow series have various attractive shades, from sky blue and mauve to lutino and goldenface.
Moreover, pattern mutation produces more charming parakeet colors pattern like Opaline, Pied, and Spangle; it reduces or replaces black marking, and create irregular patches of colors. Similarly, the variation in colors is also created by color intensity mutations which produce grey, blue, and black hues modifying basic colors. Multiple mutations create unique and visually striking parakeets. Albino, a completely white bird with red eyes, and Lacewing, a bird with soft brown markings on a white or yellow base, are the result of multiple mutations.
The extensive selective breeding generates a wide array of colors in parakeets. Here’s a list of widely recognized parakeet colorings:
Grey Green – Grey Blue