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Miles asked in PetsBirds · 9 years ago

Is my budgie a boy or girl?

I have a 4 year old budgie that had a pinkish blueish cere. I am confused whether it is a boy or girl. I have always thought my budgie was a girl, but can someone tell me please? Thanks.

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  • 9 years ago
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    Light pink or clear is associated with a female. A dark blue or purple cere is associated with a male. You can't accurately tell the sex until the bird is an adult. I have had one that looked like a male and then turned out to be a female when she matured.

    Another way to judge is behavior. Males sing, while females are typically quieter, but "grouch" more.

    Source(s): I have had parakeets for 3 years.
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