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Cockatiel

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Species
Class Aves
Order Psittaciformes
Family Cacatuidae

Body length 

32 cm

Body weight 

70-90 g

Habitat

inhabit opengrassy areas dotted with trees

Map

Distribution

Australia

Conservation status

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Cockatiel

Nymphicus hollandicus

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Diet

seeds, fruits

Reproduction

4-5 eggshatching time: 18-21 days

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  • The cockatiel is the most common species of parrot that can be kept in captivity, along with the budgeriga.
  • It does not like closed forests, preferring open areas. It has a quick, steady, sometimes acrobatic sweep.
  • It has a brownish-grey base, red or orange auricles and a lemon-yellow bob. The most common colour variation is grey-white-yellow with a small red spot under the eye. That's what makes cockatiels a bit funny-looking, it's like they've got a little bit of blushing cheeks.