Cockatiel
Nymphicus hollandicus
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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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 32,0 cm | 12.6 in |
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 40,0 cm | 15.7 in |
| Khối Lượng | 90,0 g | 3.17 oz |
Nhận Dạng
Bộ Lông
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.
Mỏ
Short, curved, grey bill
Habitat & Range
Open arid and semi-arid habitats including scrubland, farmland, and woodland near water in Australia.
Phạm Vi Địa Lý
Interior of Australia, generally avoiding coastal areas. The second most popular pet bird worldwide.
Diet & Feeding
Seeds, grain, berries, and plant material. Forages on the ground in open areas. In captivity, benefits from a varied diet of pellets, seeds, and vegetables.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 20 days.
Số Trứng
1-7
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
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.
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Họ | Cacatuidae (Cockatoos) |
| Genus | Nymphicus |
| Loài | Nymphicus hollandicus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | كوكاتيل |
| Chinese | 雞尾鸚鵡 |
| French | calopsitte élégante |
| German | Nymphensittich |
| Hindi | कॉकाटियल |
| Indonesian | Betet alap-alap |
| Japanese | オカメインコ |
| Korean | 왕관앵무 |
| Portuguese | caturra |
| Russian | Корелла |
| Spanish | Cacatúa ninfa |
| Thai | นกคอกคาทีล |
| Turkish | sultan papağanı |
Distribution
Cockatiel has been recorded in 14 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cacatuidae family