[ noun ] small Australian parakeet usually light green with black and yellow markings in the wild but bred in many colors <noun.animal>
lovebird \lovebird\ n. A small Australian parakeet ({Melopsittacus undulatus}) usually light green with black and yellow markings in the wild but bred in many colors; also called the {budgie}.
2. small African parrot noted for showing affection for their mates. [WordNet 1.5]
budgie \budg"ie\ n. small Australian parakeet ({Melopsittacus undulatus}) usually light green with black and yellow markings in the wild but bred in many colors.