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Cockatiel

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Cockatiel

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Also known as Nymphicus hollandicus, cockateel, cockatoo parrot

The cockatiel (; Nymphicus hollandicus), also known as the weero/weiro or quarrion, is a medium-sized parrot that is a member of its own branch of the cockatoo family endemic to Australia. They are prized as exotic household pets and companion parrots throughout the world and are relatively easy to breed compared to other parrots. As a caged bird, cockatiels are second in popularity only to the budgerigar.

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The cockatiel, scientifically named *Nymphicus hollandicus*, is a species of bird belonging to the genus *Nymphicus*. It is classified under the class Aves and is native to Australia. The species is diurnal and has a mass of 86. Its IUCN conservation status is listed as Least Concern, a designation recorded in 2018.

Reproductive characteristics include an egg incubation period of 20 days and a litter size of 4.6. While endemic to Australia, the taxon range also includes Brazil and Africa. The bird is not extinct and is distinct from the Korela.

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Species

Least Concern

Cockatiel

species

Observations5,962

Maximum longevity: 35 years (captivity) Observations: One specimen lived for 35 years in captivity (Brouwer et al. 2000).

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
taxon
Parent taxon
Nymphicus
Mass
86
Image
Cockateil.jpg
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taxon rank
species
IUCN conservation status
Least Concern
taxon name
Nymphicus hollandicus
Commons category
Nymphicus hollandicus
Commons gallery
Nymphicus hollandicus
topic's main category
Category:Cockatiel
taxon common name
cockatiel
endemic to
Australia
different from
Korela
litter size
4.6
egg incubation period
20
taxon range
Africa
diel cycle
diurnality
short name
N. hollandicus
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Encyclopedic overview

13 sections
Contents
  • Taxonomy and etymology
  • Distribution and habitat
  • Description
  • Appearance
  • Sexual dimorphism
  • Dander
  • Colour mutations
  • Breeding and life span
  • Speech and vocalization
  • See also
  • References
  • Further reading
  • External links

The cockatiel (; Nymphicus hollandicus), also known as the weero/weiro or quarrion, is a medium-sized parrot that is a member of its own branch of the cockatoo family endemic to Australia. They are prized as exotic household pets and companion parrots throughout the world and are relatively easy to breed compared to other parrots. As a caged bird, cockatiels are second in popularity only to the budgerigar.

The cockatiel is the only member of the genus Nymphicus. It was previously unclear whether the cockatiel is a crested parakeet or small cockatoo; however, more recent molecular studies have assigned it to its own subfamily, Nymphicinae. It is, therefore, now classified as the smallest subfamily of the Cacatuidae (cockatoo family). Cockatiels are native to Australia, favouring the Australian wetlands, scrublands, and bushlands. There are many different mutations of this bird.

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