Definition

Noun: 1. A small Australian parakeet: A type of small, slender parrot native to Australia, typically characterized by a long tail. 2. Typically light green with markings: In its wild, natural state, its plumage is predominantly light green, often adorned with distinct black and yellow markings. 3. A popular cage bird bred in many colors: Due to its popularity in aviculture, selective breeding has produced a wide variety of color mutations beyond the wild-type green.

Usage Examples

• The grass parakeet is a common sight in the open grasslands and woodlands of inland Australia.
• We saw a flock of wild grass parakeets feeding on grass seeds near the riverbank.
• Her pet grass parakeet, a vibrant blue mutation, chirped cheerfully from its cage.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used specifically to refer to the Neophema genus of parrots, which includes species like the Elegant Parrot and the Blue-winged Parrot.
• In aviculture, enthusiasts might discuss the genetics involved in breeding different color varieties of the grass parakeet.

Variants and Related Words

• Shell parakeet or Budgerigar (Budgie): () This is a different, though related, small Australian parakeet. It is crucial to distinguish the "grass parakeet" (often ) from the more universally common "budgerigar."
• Bourke's Parrot (): A closely related species sometimes grouped informally with grass parakeets.
• Neophema: The scientific genus name for the group of parrots commonly called grass parakeets.

Synonyms

• Grass parrot
• Neophema parakeet (more specific, scientific)

Related Idioms or Phrases

• No direct idioms feature the specific term "grass parakeet." General bird-related idioms (e.g., "free as a bird") may be applied contextually but are not specific to this species.

Noun

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