Post by Budgiebonkers on Nov 19, 2013 23:36:06 GMT
Plumage:
Applies to normal color varieties only ... Budgies that are younger than 4 months will have a full head of cap feathers that are barred all the way down to the cere. At three to four months of age, the budgie will go through its first molt, and these cap feathers will be replaced by clear, non-barred feathers.
This does not apply for the color varieties Lutino/Albino and Recessive Pieds.
Before Molt:
After Molt:
Behavior:
Males tend to be more vocal than females and have more variety in their songs. Females may be more aggressive than males. Males are often more active and outgoing.
Eyes:
Young budgies (up to 4 months old) have all black eyes.
Budgies ranging from 4-6 months have dark grey irides (= plural of iris).
Budgies ranging from 6-8 months have light grey irides
Budgies ranging from 8 months and older have all-white irides.
NOTE: Exceptions to the above would be lutinos, albinos and recessive pieds. Dominant and recessive traits are also influence the color of the iris rings
Applies to normal color varieties only ... Budgies that are younger than 4 months will have a full head of cap feathers that are barred all the way down to the cere. At three to four months of age, the budgie will go through its first molt, and these cap feathers will be replaced by clear, non-barred feathers.
This does not apply for the color varieties Lutino/Albino and Recessive Pieds.
Before Molt:
After Molt:
Behavior:
Males tend to be more vocal than females and have more variety in their songs. Females may be more aggressive than males. Males are often more active and outgoing.
Eyes:
Young budgies (up to 4 months old) have all black eyes.
Budgies ranging from 4-6 months have dark grey irides (= plural of iris).
Budgies ranging from 6-8 months have light grey irides
Budgies ranging from 8 months and older have all-white irides.
NOTE: Exceptions to the above would be lutinos, albinos and recessive pieds. Dominant and recessive traits are also influence the color of the iris rings
