Cockatiels
Cockatiels are small Australian parrots. They are related to cockatoos.
In the wild, the natural colour of a cockatiel is grey with a yellow face and orange cheek patches. The crest is orange.
Cockatiel
Scientific name: Nymphicus hollandicus
Family: Psittacidae
Order: Psittaciformes
Class: Aves
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS: ...
Cockatiels (Nymphicus hollandicus) Species Profile: Coloration, Diet, and Care
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Cockatiel PHOTO GALLERY
As the No. 1 pet bird with BIRD TALK readers, the cockatiel doesn't shy away from the spotlight.
Cockatiel Family Varieties
Family: Cacatuidae
Lutino Cockatiel
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Cockatiels were introduced in Europe around mid 1800s. They rapidly became very popular pets because of their quite yet joyful disposition. In the wild, they live in relatively arid areas but always near water. They are extremely nomadic.
Cockatiels
Physical Characteristics
The Cockatiel's physical characteristics differ between male and female, however, they share some similarity in measurements. The length of the body is 11.5-13.5 inches and they weight approximately 2.8-3.
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Cockatiel Breeders
Cockatiels (Nymphicus hollandicus) are endemic to the outback regions of central Australia. Their preferred habitat includes the Australian wetlands, scrublands, and bush lands.
Cockatiels
Breed: Cockatiel
Temperament: usually affectionate, individuals can vary
Cost: from $20-$100 for pets, more for show quality
Lifespan: 15 years
Recommended for: beginners and families
Maintenance: medium ...
Cockatiels - A Colourful Hobby
A bird can be an ideal pet for people who have very limited space and the Cockatiel is an easy kept bird which is relatively inexpensive to purchase yet a little more unusual than a Budgerigar or Canary.
Cockatiel Nymphicus hollandicus Found: North America (escapees), Australia
Photographed by: 1, 2) Susan Flashman 2, 3) Sandy Cole and Dick Daniels at Birds of Eden, South Africa 4) Eugene Tochilin
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Cockatiel
This small cockatoo is native to Australia and is a very popular cage bird. One was found perched on Wilson Hall late in September, 2005.
Cockatiel Names
Looking for some good cockatiel names to call you new pet bird? Then go through the following article that covers some of the popular cockatiel names that you can use to welcome your new pet into the family.
Cockatiels are popular medium size birds that have a nice disposition and can provide companionship for ten years or more.
Cockatiel (supporting pages: Cockatiels in aviculture - Cockatiel colour genetics)
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About Cockatiel
Slim, parrotlike bird with large head, hooked bill, and upward pointing crest; long wings and tail. Mainly gray, with large white wing and shoulder patches.
Many parrots are kept as pets, especially macaws, Amazon parrots, cockatiels, parakeets, and cockatoos. These birds have been popular companions throughout history because they are intelligent, charismatic, colorful, and musical.
Beautiful Companions: Parrots are kept as pets, particularly conures, macaws, amazons, cockatoos, african grays, lovebirds, cockatiels, budgerigars and parakeets, because of their rich and varied coloration.
One would be able to consult field guides and other wild bird resources since most caged amazons, cockatoos, cockatiels, conures, macaws, and budgerigars were either taken from their natural habitats or closely descended from birds so taken.
PSITTACIFORMES
parrots, macaws, parakeets, cockatoos, cockatiels, lorikeets, & budgerigars
African gray parrot
blue & gold macaw ...
At one stop we walked through the milking shed of a dairy farm to scope a pond on the other side. There were 7 Freckle Ducks, Pink-eared Duck, Black-fronted Dotterel, Reed Warbler. We also saw the Cockatiel a bird you have seen as a caged pet ...
Also Cockatoo species are, on average, larger than the average size of true parrots; however, the cockatiel, the smallest Cockatoo, is a small bird, ...
Many dogs, cats, gerbils, rats, tropical fish, one snapping turtle, and one cockatiel have become members of our family. All lived full lives and went to pet heaven & received burial in our flower beds.
Central and South American rain forest parrots are the many species of huge macaws; African rainforests are home to parrots including the African grey, which is famous for its ability to mimic sounds, including human speech. Cockatoos and cockatiels ...
 See also: Parrot, Parakeet, Macaw, Lovebird, Cockatoo
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