Parakeets — those lively, colorful little chatterboxes — are one of the most popular types of pet birds in the world, and they’re just as fascinating in the wild. "Parakeet" refers to a group of small to medium-sized parrots with long tail feathers, not just one species. There are over 100 species of parakeets, including the popular budgerigar (aka budgie). The budgerigar, or "budgie," is the most famous parakeet species and is native to Australia. In the wild, they travel in massive flocks acro