Also known as the budgerigar and the parakeet, the blue budgie is one of the many possible color variations of the budgie. They are extremely common in their native habitat, so much so that they are sometimes considered pests, and are the third most popular pet in the world! History: ""Budgie"" is short for ""Budgerigar"", the common name of this parakeet in its native Australia. It isn't known exactly where the word ""Budgerigar"" comes from, though it might be a corruption of the slang word ""Budgery"" meaning ""Good"". The bird is also known as the Australian shell parakeet. Scientific name: melopsittacus undulatus Characteristics: professionally crafted and individually hand painted for realism and scientific accuracy, all safari figurines are exceptional as toys for play, teaching aids, pieces of decor, and more. Make sure to keep an eye on this blue budgie toy it's so life-like that it might try to fly away! Size: 3 inches long and 1.75 inches tall.