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Nymphicus hollandicus
Family
Lifespan
Size
- Height: 12-14 inches head to tail
- Weight: 88-178 grams
Origin
Habitat
- Arid or semi-arid regions with plenty of cover such as trees
- Always near a water source
Diet
- Wild
- Seeds, grains, and insect
- Zoo
- Cockatiel seed mixture, Mazuri brand Small Bird diet, and diced produce
Reproduction
- Males: whistle and call frequently, brighter coloring, with no barring on tail feathers after the first molt
- Females: generally quiet, lighter coloring, and bars on tail feathers remaining after the first molt
- Cockatiels reach sexual maturity at 12-24 months
- 5-10 eggs are laid and incubated for 17-24 days
- Cockatiels often mate for life
Facts/Info
- Cockatiels are nomadic and will move from place to place as food and water sources become more or less prevalent
- Cockatiels are social birds and are often seen in paired, in flocks of up to 100 individuals
- Cockatiels are members of the parrot family and can mimic human speech, but do much better imitating sounds like bells and whistles
- The cockatiel is the smallest, and one of the most widely spread species in the cockatoo family
- Just like humans, cockatiels are the only living species in their genus
Conservation Status
- IUCN: Least Concern
- CITES: Not Listed
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