Manvell Budgies

Rob Manvell has kept and bred birds for more than 50 years, with 40 years dedicated to Budgerigars and over 35 years exhibiting.

A highly experienced member of the Budgerigar Fancy, Rob was a key figure in the importation of approximately 500 Budgerigars from the UK during the 1990s, representing 60 Australian breeders and helping introduce valuable new bloodlines into Australia.

He has written extensively about Budgerigars, with articles published internationally, and is recognised for his in-depth knowledge of breeding, genetics, exhibition and the Fancy.

With more than 20 Best in Show awards and countless Best of Variety awards to his name, Rob now shares the knowledge gained over five decades with Budgerigar breeders and bird enthusiasts around the world.

50 years with birds. 40 years with Budgerigars. 30+ years exhibiting. Sharing the knowledge.