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Cockatiel

Cockatiel

Cockatiel
$6.95
Pet Birds:
60
Cockatoo Family:
90
Cockatiel:
100
Native Australian Bird:
80

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A cockatiel is a popular choice for a pet bird. It is a small parrot with a variety of color patterns and a head crest. They are attractive as well as friendly.

Origin and History

In their native Australia, cockatiels are called quarrions or weiros. They primarily live in the Outback, a region of the northern part of the continent. Discovered in 1770, they are the smallest members of the cockatoo family. They exhibit many of the same features and habits as the larger bird. In the wild, they live in large flocks.

Cockatiels became popular as pets during the 1900s. They are easy to breed in captivity and their docile, friendly personalities make them a natural fit for home life. These birds can no longer be trapped and exported from Australia.

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Species Overview

COMMON NAMES: Cockatiel, tiel, quarrion (quarrian), weiro (weero)

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Nymphicus hollandicus

ADULT SIZE: 12 or 13 inches, weighing between 2 to 4 ounces

LIFE EXPECTANCY: 15 to 20 years with proper care, and sometimes as long as 30 years though this is rare

Pet Birds:
60
Cockatoo Family:
90
Cockatiel:
100
Native Australian Bird:
80

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