{"id":8162,"date":"2024-08-19T14:42:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-19T14:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/?post_type=product&#038;p=8162"},"modified":"2024-08-19T14:44:05","modified_gmt":"2024-08-19T14:44:05","slug":"budgerigar-red-eye","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/product\/budgerigar-red-eye\/","title":{"rendered":"Budgerigar (Red Eye)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"product_desc-row\">\n<div class=\"product_desc-desc\">\n<p><strong>Important Keys:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Habitat<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> Budgerigars are native to Australia and are found in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands. The Red Eye mutation is a result of selective breeding and is predominantly found in captivity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Environment:<\/strong> In captivity, they thrive in spacious cages or aviaries with plenty of toys, perches, and social interaction. Mimicking their natural environment with ample space for flight and enrichment is beneficial.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Social Structure:<\/strong> Budgerigars are social birds that enjoy the company of other budgies or similar-sized birds. They also bond well with human caregivers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Diet<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Primary Food:<\/strong> In the wild, budgerigars primarily eat grass seeds and forage for a variety of seeds and fruits.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Captivity Diet:<\/strong> In captivity, they should be fed a balanced diet that includes high-quality seeds, pellets, and a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. They also enjoy leafy greens and millet sprays.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Feeding Behavior:<\/strong> Budgies are active feeders and benefit from foraging opportunities, such as hiding food in toys or offering fresh branches to chew.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Breeding<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Breeding Season:<\/strong> Budgerigars can breed year-round in captivity. In the wild, breeding typically occurs during the rainy season.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nest Location:<\/strong> In the wild, they nest in tree hollows. In captivity, they use nest boxes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Egg Quantity:<\/strong> Clutches usually consist of 4-6 eggs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Incubation Period:<\/strong> The female incubates the eggs for about 18-21 days.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fledging:<\/strong> Chicks fledge approximately 4-5 weeks after hatching but continue to be fed by the parents for several weeks afterward.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Lifespan<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>In the Wild:<\/strong> Budgerigars generally live around 5-8 years.<\/li>\n<li><strong>In Captivity:<\/strong> With proper care, they can live up to 10-15 years or more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Behavior<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Temperament:<\/strong> Budgerigars are known for their playful, curious, and social nature. They are generally friendly and become very tame with regular interaction.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Social Interaction:<\/strong> They thrive on social interaction, whether with other budgies or human caregivers. They enjoy playing with toys, exploring their environment, and interacting with their flock or owners.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vocalization:<\/strong> Budgies are very vocal, producing a variety of sounds including chirps, whistles, and sometimes mimicking human speech. They are known to be good talkers, especially the males.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/zumma.la-studioweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/content-single-product-image-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"153\" height=\"34\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>Scientific Name:<\/strong> <em>Melopsittacus undulatus<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Size:<\/strong> Approximately 18 cm (7 inches) in length.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight:<\/strong> Around 30-40 grams (1-1.4 ounces).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Color:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Body:<\/strong> The body color of the Red Eye Budgerigar can vary widely depending on the specific color mutation, including greens, blues, yellows, and whites.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wings:<\/strong> The wings may show patterns or barring that are typical of the budgie species.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Face:<\/strong> The face color varies with the mutation but can be yellow, white, or other colors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Beak:<\/strong> Small, curved, and generally a pale color such as yellowish or orange.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eyes:<\/strong> The most distinguishing feature of this mutation is the bright red eyes, which provide a striking contrast to the body color.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Legs and Feet:<\/strong> Usually grey or pinkish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":8163,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[158,15],"product_tag":[167],"class_list":{"0":"post-8162","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-parrots","7":"product_cat-uncategorized","8":"product_tag-parrots","10":"first","11":"instock","12":"sale","13":"shipping-taxable","14":"purchasable","15":"product-type-simple"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/8162","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8162"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8163"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8162"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=8162"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=8162"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=8162"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}