828 species of Australian native birds

There are 828 species of Australian native birds - this does not include 27 introduced birds, or sadly, 13 that are now extinct. Nearly half of the Australian birds are endemic.Budgies are parakeets that originated in Australia. Whilst this country has the full range of habitats, from deserts to rain forest to alpine, budgies primarily live in the grassland areas. They are nomadic, moving to new areas in search food and water. This means they can be found in many parts of Australia, from the inland desert areas to some coastal regions.

Source: Diala AlAzzeh - SBS Staff