What is Bourke Parakeet?
Bourke Parakeet is a type of parrot from some parts of Australia. This small parakeet is naturally brown, but in recent years several color variations have been achieved through selective breeding. It is often considered an easy bird that you can maintain because of your fine personality. Some of these birds may even be tame enough to take food from a human hand and easily behave in captivity.
until recently, the scientific name was Bourke Parakeet Neophema Bourkii . The name was changed to neopsephotus bourrkii when scientists found that this bird is unable to successfully connect with other species of the family neophema . This bird is also known as Bourke's Parakeet and Bourke Grass Keet. During the 18th century it was named after the Governor of South Wales, Sir Richard Bourke.
At once, Bourke Parakeet in the wilderness in parts of Australia, especially in the middle and southwest regions. Payable of various reasons, including human intervention, wouldl This parrot in Australia endangered. It has increased in the wild since then and it is also a popular bird around the world.
In the wild, Bourke Parakeet is mostly brown. It has a pink belly and breast, and on the wings and rumps you can also see fine blue. Mature men usually have a brighter blue shade on their bodies and have noticeable blue spots over their beaks.
As a pet, Bourke Parakeet can be found in different colors. Rosie Bourke Parakeet, which usually has light to dark pink feathers, is a common mutation. These birds can also be mostly white, blue or cream. To achieve these variations, breeders will try to combine two birds with a high concentration of one color. For example, two birds with more red for their feathers are more likely to produce descendants are mostly red.
Bourke Parakeets with unusual color mutations are usually in a domestic animal storeYou highly valued. Compared to other pets for pets, Bourke Parakeet is considered to take care of them. Usually it is somewhat small for a parrot and rarely will grow with a length of more than 9 inches (23 centimeters).
Bourke Parakeet also has a pleasant disposition compared to some other pets. These birds are usually more active in the evening, especially around dusk, but largely are generally calm and quiet. They also get along well with other birds and their human companions. Some Bourke Parakeets can even allow people to feed them.
Another reason why this bird is popular as a pet is that it is easy to behave in captivity. The female usually puts three to six eggs in the clutch and incubate them for about 19 days. While incubing eggs and taking care of chickens, the man brings her food.