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Cockatiel

Did You Know

Their head crest is the best way to gauge their emotions. If the feathers are standing straight up then they are excited or surprised. If the feathers are more relaxed, so is the bird. However, if the feathers on their head are laying flat against their head then the bird is angry!

Fun Facts!

Cockatiels (Nymphicus hollandicus) were discovered by Europeans in Australia in 1770, becoming popular in the 1900’s during the Australian gold rush. They enter their hollow nest tail first, their tail being so long that they cannot turn around in the nest. The males have a bright yellow face with bold orange cheeks. The females have similar characteristics but their face plumage is duller.

About me

Order:

Psittaciformes

Family:

Cacatuidae

Group:

Nymphicus

Lifespan:

10-25 years

Gestation:

Eggs hatch 17-24 days after being laid

Habitat:

Open scrubland, woodland and grasslands

Diet:

Nuts, seeds, grains and fruits

Conservation Status:

Least Concern

Male:

Cock

Female:

Hen

Young:

Chick

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