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Cockatiel

Cockatiel


Species group:
 Cockatoos

Other name(s): Weiro; Quarrion; Tiel

Scientific name: Nymphicus hollandicus

Appearance

Details: The Cockatiel is native to Australia and is the smallest member of the Cockatoo family. Cockatiels are popular household pets, and are relatively easy to breed. As a caged bird, Cockatiels are second in popularity only to the Budgerigar.

In its natural wild coloration the Cockatiel is mostly gray with a yellow face and orange patches over the ears. Adult female and juvenile Cockatiels will have less yellow on their face and duller orange patches. The Cockatiel can be found in a variety of color mutations including lutino, pied, cinnamon, and pearl.
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Katania
These little characters are amazing! Usually called a...
Recommendation by: Katania (2) updated May 25, 2010 17:12
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Janelle0325
Cockatiels are Great birds but No I dont think Childr...
Recommendation by: Janelle0325 (1) May 23, 2010 23:38
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Deb Even
Cockatiels, if raised as babies and have been hand-fe...
Recommendation by: Deb Even (9) January 13, 2010 08:04
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Rhode Runner
I was first introduced to these birds by my grandmoth...
Recommendation by: Rhode Runner (32) December 20, 2009 19:40
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DebraSWelch
When I first brought Bilbo home, I was so entranced w...
Recommendation by: DebraSWelch (1) December 17, 2009 10:03
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DebraSWelch
Sung to the tune of "I Enjoy Being A Girl" Flower Drum ...
Posted by DebraSWelch (1) 12/17/2009 4:46:52 PM
Carmec
Some years ago I owned a cockatiel. His name was TOBY. ...
Posted by Carmec (0) 8/22/2009 2:24:48 AM
ParrotStubs
I had a classmate in my Environmental Studies program w...
Posted by ParrotStubs (43) 5/1/2009 12:13:02 AM
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BillM3rd
We have been breeding Cockatiels for over a year when i...
Posted by BillM3rd (1) 2/3/2009 1:09:03 AM
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