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