Budgerigars, affectionately known as Budgies, are the world's most popular pet bird, and the third most popular pet overall after dogs and cats. They are kept as pets in countless homes in the vast majority of countries, but they are also bred in magnificent colors for exhibiting and there is very keen competition at shows. Budgies are arguably the most rewarding, affordable, competitive pet animal around. Books on budgies are usually not the sort of book that make a ' great read', but huge effort has been made to make this Budgie book a joy to curl up with. Budgies are a cheap and easy pet to keep or to breed. Recent years have seen spectacular new colors developed; from Pinkish Lavender to Teal Blue, Ultraviolet, Red Violet and unbelievable Pastel colors, often combined with white or yellow wings. The book is lavishly illustrated with many photos of the amazing colors and varieties of Budgies as well. New advances in genetic science, as outlined in straightforward terms in this book, will make breeding these jewels much easier for everyone. Because the heredity of Budgies is now so well understood, breeding them is a great entry point for those who wish to understand .