Definitions for shell parakeet
shell para·keet

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1. budgerigar, budgereegah, budgerygah, budgie, grass parakeet, lovebird, shell parakeet, Melopsittacus undulatusnoun

   small Australian parakeet usually light green with black and yellow markings in the wild but bred in many colors

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1. shell parakeet

   The budgerigar ( BUJ-ər-ih-gar, -⁠ə-ree-; Melopsittacus undulatus), also known as the common parakeet or shell parakeet, is a small, long-tailed, seed-eating parrot usually nicknamed the budgie ( BUJ-ee), or in American English, the parakeet. Budgies are the only species in the genus Melopsittacus. Naturally, the species is green and yellow with black, scalloped markings on the nape, back, and wings. Budgies are bred in captivity with colouring of blues, whites, yellows, greys, and even with small crests. Juveniles and chicks are monomorphic, while adults are told apart by their cere colouring, and their behaviour. The species is the only member of the genus Melopsittacus, which is the only genus in the Melopsittacini tribe. The origin of the budgerigar's name is unclear. First recorded in 1805, budgerigars are popular pets around the world due to their small size, low cost, and ability to mimic human speech. They are likely the third most popular pet in the world, after the domesticated dog and cat. Budgies are nomadic flock parakeets that have been bred in captivity since the 19th century. In both captivity and the wild, budgerigars breed opportunistically and in pairs. They are found wild throughout the drier parts of Australia, where they have survived harsh inland conditions for over five million years. Their success can be attributed to a nomadic lifestyle and their ability to breed while on the move. The budgerigar is closely related to lories and the fig parrots.

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1. shell parakeet

   A shell parakeet, also known as a budgerigar or budgie, is a long-tailed, seed-eating parrot usually nicknamed the budgie, or in American English, the parakeet. It is native to Australia and is known to be small and brightly colored. Its name "shell parakeet" originated from the bird's scalloped plumage which resembles the pattern of shells. Budgerigars are popular pets around the world due to their small size, low cost, and ability to mimic human speech.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of shell parakeet in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of shell parakeet in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7