Cockatiel
Nymphicus hollandicus
✨ Fait Amusant
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.
🏷️ Race
Cockatiel
💭 Tempérament
Gentle, affectionate, musical, curious, easygoing
📏 Taille
Small-Medium (80-100 g, 30-33 cm)
⏳ Espérance de vie
15-25 years
🎨 Couleurs
Grey with yellow crest and orange cheek patches; many color mutations
🌍 Origine
Australia — smallest cockatoo species
🏠 Habitat
Domestic — large cage with perches; native to Australian arid regions
🍽️ Alimentation
Pellet-based diet with seeds, vegetables, some fruit