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Cockatiel
Aves
Herbivore
Habitat
Scrub, bush, wetlands
Diet
Herbivore
Taxonomy
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Aves
- Order: Psittaciformes
- Family: Cacatuidae
- Genus: Nymphicus
- Scientific name: Nymphicus hollandicus
Locations
Oceania
Characteristics
Prey
Terrestrial insects
Estimated Population Size
Undetermined, but conservation status is least concern
Biggest Threat
Birds of prey
Most Distinctive Feature
Its cheek patches
Other Name(s)
Weiro bird, quarrion
Wingspan
11.8 to 13.7 inches
Incubation Period
17 to 23 days
Litter Size
Five
Habitat
Scrub, bush, wetlands
Predators
Raptors
Diet
Herbivore
Type
Bird
Common Name
Cockatiel
Number Of Species
1
Location
Australia
Average Clutch Size
5
Nesting Location
Tree cavities
Age Of Molting
Three to five weeks
Color
GreyYellowWhiteOrange
Skin Type
Feathers
Top Speed
43 mph
Lifespan
As long as 35 years, average between 15 and 25 or longer in captivity
Weight
3.17 ounces
Length
9.84 to 13.8 inches