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2022 Budgerigars Mint Unhinged Design Set of 3 Stamps Overview The inquisitive, endearing Budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus) is a small parrot native to the drier regions of Australia. In the wild, budgerigars are green and yellow, with black markings on the nape, back and wings. Budgies are also one of the world’s most popular pets and have been selectively bred in a range of colour combinations, including yellow, blue, violet, grey and white. Approximately two million Australians own a pet Budgerigar. Affectionate, clever and easy to tame, the Budgie can even be taught to mimic human speech. Budgies are also widely exhibited by budgerigar fanciers in competitive shows. The Australian National Budgerigar Council (ANBC) was formed in 1982, and in 1991 a national exhibition standard was approved. The ANBC has around 2,000 members and its Annual Championship Show is hosted in turn by one of seven different zones throughout Australia. Stamps in this Issue $1.10 The Tweets Leila Jeffrey’s photograph from the exhibition High Society shows three golden-face blues. $1.10 Bluey and Liquorice Also from the 2019 exhibition High Society, these birds, named Bluey and Licorice, are sky blues. $1.10 Celery This bird, Celery, is a single-factor golden-face Budgerigar, also in a photograph by Leila Jeffreys. Please check out my other Ebay items Postage Discount Available If purchasing more than one item please request an invoice or wait for one to be issued combining postage Orders over $40 will require registered mail Payment required within 5 days unless otherwise arranged |