Cockatiel
Nymphicus hollandicus
✨ Dato Curioso
Cockatiels can whistle entire tunes! Their crest acts as mood indicator.
Small parrot from Australia with distinctive crest. Known for whistling ability, gentle disposition, and affection.
🏷️ Raza
Cockatiel
💭 Temperamento
Gentle, affectionate, musical, curious, easygoing
📏 Tamaño
Small-Medium (80-100 g, 30-33 cm)
⏳ Esperanza de vida
15-25 years
🎨 Colores
Grey with yellow crest and orange cheek patches; many color mutations
🌍 Origen
Australia — smallest cockatoo species
🏠 Hábitat
Domestic — large cage with perches; native to Australian arid regions
🍽️ Dieta
Pellet-based diet with seeds, vegetables, some fruit