Vibrant Watercolor of a Budgerigar Perched

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A detailed watercolor painting captures a vibrant blue and yellow budgerigar, or parakeet, perched on a rustic branch. The bird is depicted in profile, facing right, with its head slightly turned towards the viewer. Its plumage showcases intricate patterns: a yellow-orange head with fine black stripes on the crown and back of the neck, and bright blue facial patches below its black eyes. The body feathers transition from bright blue on the chest and belly to a deeper turquoise and teal on the wings and tail, with noticeable black and beige scallop-like markings on the wing coverts. The long tail feathers are a rich blue. The parakeet's small, light blue beak and gray talons gripping the textured brown branch are also clearly visible. The background is a soft, diffused watercolor wash of light blues and grays, suggesting a sky or distant clouds, with some faint splatters and streaks of color adding to the artistic quality of the illustration. The overall style is realistic yet painterly, emphasizing the beauty and specific patterns of the bird's feathers.
Based on a prompt of Grant. Thanks.