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Psittaciformes - Cockatiel
Topic Started: Apr 25 2015, 01:09 PM (2,163 Views)
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Cockaties ~ Nymphicus hollandicus

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General Information

Class: Aves
Order: Psittaciformes
Family: Cacatuidae
Genus: Nymphicus
Species: Hollandicus

Location and Habitat
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Conservation Status
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Sizes
Weight80-130 grams
Length (average)25-30 cm
Height (average)<--->


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Type of Exhibit: Cockatiels are social birds. A couple of them can be kept on a medium bird cage. They have no problem living in large aviaries, in fact they love it. They need perches, branches to climb, and a shaded area. They also like rattles to play and strings and wooden sticks to chew.

Temperament: Cockatiels are docile birds who like interaction with humans. They might be shy when first introduced to their new habitat, but they are usually friendly birds. When they are scared, they might bite you.

Diet: Cockatiels should be fed seed diet. They also like fruits and vegetables, and it is highly recommended to give it to them as it provides nutrients these parrots need. Whater should be avaiable 24/7. They like sunflower seeds, corn, peanuts (unsalted) and raw noodles as treats. Other foods they can it on smaller quantities are hard boiled eggs and boiled chicken for protein. As with every other parrot, you should never give them chocolate, avocado or alcocholic drinks.


Social Needs: Cockatiels should never be housed alone, unless it is for short periods of time like for quarantine. If you can't find or afford another cockatiel, you can buy a budgie, they are often kept together and problems never happen. They have also been kept with zebra finches, but in this case, the finches should have a shelter to hide.

Reproduction: These birds are relatively easy to breed, needing a medium nesting house. The female lays 3-10 eggs, but does won't start incubating until she has laid the third one. Cockatiels younger than 18 months old should not be bred, as the chicks might have genetic problems or the parents may abandon them.

Extra Information:
  • This is one of the most popular cage birds of the world.
  • They usually live 10-15 years, but under proper care they can live up to 30. The oldest cockatiel registered died when it was 36 years old.
  • These birds love playing with humans. THey might stand on your hand, and you can teach them to be out of the cage without flying away.
  • Though they can learn to talk, they usually just whistle
  • There are several color variations, including the grey, yellow, albino, pied or white-faced cockatiels.
  • This species has sexual dimorphism, as the females don't have yellow faces.



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