parakeets

Small colorful psittacines

Parakeets is the plural of parakeet, a small to medium-sized parrot with a slender build and long tail feathers.

The term covers many species kept as pets, most commonly the budgerigar: The parakeets chattered noisily in their cage.

Parakeets are known for their bright plumage and ability to mimic human speech.

pets

budgerigar

Small Australian pet parakeet

  • cageBarred confinement structure
  • perchResting spot for birds
  • birdseedFood for wild fliers

millet · cuttlebone · aviary · taming · talking · mimicry · chirping · feathers · preening · companionship

species

budgerigar

Small Australian pet parakeet

ringneck · lorikeet · rosella · quaker · monk · moustached · splendid · regent · superb

behavior

chirping

High repeated animal calls

flocking · bonding · biting · regurgitation · singing · talking · whistling · screaming · napping · bathing

wildlife

flock

Animals gathered together

migration · nesting · eucalyptus · hollow · breeding · plumage · green · yellow · wild · foraging

Categories
Opposites
pet bird type

parakeetsmacaws

Brightly feathered tropical parrots

birds of prey · cockatoos · toucans · ravens · eagles

domestication and habitat

parakeetswild birds

birds of prey · raptors · migratory birds · seabirds · eagles

pet type

parakeetshorses

Large domesticated hoofed mammals

dogs · cats · tarantulas · large mammals · reptiles

Phrases
Family

parakeet

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G