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The term "parakeet" is a generalised term to cover numerous species of smaller, long-tailed parrots. Usually, it is applied to the budgerigar, or budgie, a small native Australian parrot.

The word tends to be used in countries outside of the birds' native lands. For example, the term "parakeet" is never used in Australia to refer to budgies, lorikeets or cockatiels, yet these birds are commonly known as "parakeets" overseas.

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What kind of parakeet do you have?

I have a Budgerigar parakeet


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What is a parakeet also known as?

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What does a parakeet symbolize in a dream?

There is no universal, specific symbolic significance to a parakeet. Also, the word "parakeet" is often misused when the bird in question is a budgerigar, or budgie. The dream might have a specific personal meaning to the individual dreamer, that would differ from anyone else having a dream of a little pet bird.


What is the original language of the word budgie?

The original language of the word "budgie" is English. It is a shortened form of "budgerigar," which is derived from an Aboriginal Australian language.