Flight Of The Budgerigar Penny Olsen

NLA PUBLISHING

The budgerigar is one of the world’s bestknown and loved birds, but many Australians don’t even realise it is native to their country. In the 1800s, the little bird went from curio to beloved pet after ornithologist John Gould took living specimens to London. From that day people from all walks of life – including royalty, heads of state and Hollywood stars – have had a pet budgie. This illustrated history is packed with historical artworks, drawings and photographs of our feathered friend.