Life-size Cockatiel Parrot wildlife art sculpture

Cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus)

   The cockatiel is a native to the Australian interior's dry habitat. Cockatiels may live in large flocks and sometimes alone. They are a most popular bird of the parrot family. Cockatiels can live for 15 - 20 years, and longer in captivity. Although many variations have been selectively breed, the gray color phase is the original wild bird's colors. Male and female look the same; indicators of sex are that the adult female's nose color is more tan and she has barring on underside of tail feathers. The cockatiel's 4-7 eggs take 20 days incubation to hatch. Young birds will open their eyes at 9 days of age and they can then fledge from the nest in 35 days. Adult cockatiels weigh from 70 to 126 grams. They are around 12 inches (26 to 35 cm) long with a life span of 12 to 15 + years.
   A standard breeding cage with the nest box on the outside of the cage is 18 × 30 inches and 24 inches tall. Tame cockatiels enjoy time out of the cage to play and cuddle with the owner or in a play area on top of the cage. Things to protect a pet from are hot stove burners, coffee pots or sinks full of water, electrical cords, and ceiling fans. Cockatiels are climbers and are timid and very cautious by nature. A good seed mix contains both oil seeds such as sunflower and safflower as well as starchy seeds like oats and millet supplemented with a variety of fresh or frozen vegetables.

Cool links: cockatiel.com, National Cockatiel Society, American Cockatiel Society, Kaytee bird & animal food | Budgerigar |
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