Review

Budgerigars, both wild and domestic, have a long and fascinating history as one of Australia's most popular exports

By Penelope Cottier
May 23 2020 - 12:00am
  • Budgerigar: How a Brave, Chatty and Colourful Little Aussie Bird Stole the World's Heart, by Sarah Harris and Don Baker. Allen & Unwin. $29.99.
Budgies really do look best in yellow and green. Picture: Shutterstock
Budgies really do look best in yellow and green. Picture: Shutterstock

Budgerigar tells the story of this ubiquitous bird, now most often seen in a domestic setting. The book deals with the budgie's evolution, its life before European settlement and its place in Indigenous societies, its export around the world, and notable birds and their owners. It's a fascinating and entertaining examination of this remarkable creature.

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