Budgerigar

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/budgerigar

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How big is Budgerigar?Length: approximately 18 cm (7 inches). Weight: 25-30 grams
2. What is the scientific name?Melopsittacus undulatus
3. What is the habitat?Arid and semi-arid grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands across Australia
4. Why do budgerigars live in big flocks?Budgerigars live in flocks of thousands to stay safe from predators. The group helps them find food and water quickly. It also lets them talk and play together.
5. How do budgerigars find water in the dry Australian outback?They look for short‑lived water spots after rain. Budgerigars gather around these spots and drink together. Their bodies can get moisture from dry seeds too.

Psittacine: Relating to or belonging to the order of birds that includes parrots and cockatoos.
Nomadic: Living the life of a nomad; wandering. In animals, refers to regular seasonal movement.
Sexual Dimorphism: Distinctive differences in size or appearance between the sexes of an animal.
Cere: The fleshy, waxy covering at the base of a bird's beak, which contains the nostrils.