Cockatiel vs Palm Cockatoo
Nymphicus hollandicus compared with Probosciger aterrimus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Cockatiel | Palm Cockatoo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nymphicus hollandicus | Probosciger aterrimus |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Cacatuidae | Cacatuidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | 32.0 cm (12.6 in) | — |
| Wingspan | 40.0 cm (15.7 in) | 68.8 cm (27.1 in) |
| Weight | 90.0 g (3.17 oz) | 795.0 g (28.04 oz) |
| Diet | Seeds, grain, berries, and plant material. Forages on the ground in open areas. In captivity, … | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-7 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Cockatiel
Open arid and semi-arid habitats including scrubland, farmland, and woodland near water in Australia.
Song & Call Comparison
Cockatiel
A loud, whistled 'weet' or 'weeeet'. Males whistle a melodic series; contact call is a high nasal 'ny'. Capable of mimicry in captivity. Song is relatively simple but pleasant.
Palm Cockatoo
Geographic Range & Migration
Cockatiel
Interior of Australia, generally avoiding coastal areas. The second most popular pet bird worldwide.
Palm Cockatoo
Conservation Status
Cockatiel
Palm Cockatoo
How to Tell Them Apart
Cockatiel
Wild-type males are grey with white wing patches, a yellow face, and bright orange cheek patches. Females are duller with barred tail undersides. Many captive color mutations exist.
Short, curved, grey bill
Palm Cockatoo
About These Birds
Cockatiel
The cockatiel is the smallest member of the cockatoo family and one of the most popular pet birds globally. These gentle, intelligent parrots can learn to whistle tunes and mimic sounds. Wild cockatiels are nomadic, traveling in flocks following food and water availability across the Australian outback.