Things to Know About a Cockatiel

If cockatiels are not familiar to you, it is the smallest bird in the parrot specie. Known scientifically as the "Nymphicus hollandicus" or the Quarrion or the Wiero. Cockatiels are the easiest bird to breed and are well known as the household pet in the world. They come in second in popularity as caged birds next to the Budgerigar.

They are known as the parrots with a crest on their heads and are4 sometimes called the small cockatoo. They love staying in the wet lands, scrublands, bush lands, and all over the areas of domestic Australia.

Typically, a cockatiel in the wild is colored gray. Cockatiels that have diverse shades of gray, peach, white, yellow and orange are usually the domesticated type and are known as pied, lutino, silver, pearl and cinnamon. They can control their behaviors when they are ill, curious and scared by using their crest which is most distinct in cockatiels.

Tamed cockatiels have the lifespan of 15 to 20 years and if taken care of really well, up to 30 years. Being in the wild makes their lifespan shorter because of the different risks they can encounter in the wild such as predation. Either way, they can be very sociable. They normally fly in flocks or in pairs in Australia.

Cockatiels are very social in nature making them great pets. They can also be wicked at times, and are inquisitive and intellectual. They love hanging out with their human owners and would usually stay on their owner's shoulders or head. There would also be times that they would join their owners when eating and bathing. Male Cockatiels are usually the ones who can speak and whistle better.

It is essential that you know how much time you can spend with your pet as they have the tendency of getting bored when left alone. If your time will be limited, it is best that you get another bird for your pet. It will be hard taming two beds though and you will most likely be ignored by them since they will be spending more time with each other.

If this happens, get your birds one at a time and ensure that they are cultivated first prior to taking them home so he can be social with other people. Keep the new bird away from your other birds until both parties are receptive to each other and humans as well. Buying handfed cockatiels would be best as they can be more receptive to humans.