Jan 2026! Photo of the Month Contest

Still seven days might have a new crazy baby in play by then
 
The black spots are called "throat spots" and the dark violet patches are "cheek patches". A budgie is "supposed" to have 3 black throat spots, ideally large and round, and one violet cheek patch on each side but some mutations don't have them or they're different colors.
Many budgies have "too many" spots. Before entering a budgie in a show, the breeder will correct for too many spots by plucking (or trimming) the tiny feathers containing extra spots.
My show-type budgie Jimmy has way too many spots- at least 8 on each side. His spots look more like a heavy beard or necklace and we love his spots!
 
Official entry for my flock, Bijou, Blu (RIP ❤️) and Blaze
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Mine is just a goofy guy all around. Literally any inanimate object becomes his friend (including my feet).
 
JFF:

Avery in his Sunday best, showing off some beautiful new feathers... many of which were then removed a few days later 🙄 Still looking mighty pleased with himself. :) They come, they go. The complexities of life with a plucker. Gorgeous either way and that's why we love them. Mighty handsome for a 50+ guy! ❤️❤️❤️
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