animal social structure

Matriarchy, Patriarchy, and Gender Lessons from Budgies (Yes, Really) Pet birds—especially budgerigars (budgies)—look like tiny, cheerful fluff-balls with opinions about millet. But beneath the chirps lies a surprisingly sophisticated social system that has fascinated ethologists (scientists who study animal behaviour) for decades. If you’ve ever lived with budgies, you already know the truth: someone is