About the Cockatiel
The cockatiel, 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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Cockatoos (Cacatuidae) |
| Species | Nymphicus hollandicus |
| Species Codes | cockat, COCK |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cockatiel belong to?
The Cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus) belongs to the Cockatoos family (Cacatuidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Cockatiel?
The cockatiel, 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 pa...
Where can I report a Cockatiel sighting?
You can log sightings of Cockatiel on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cockat, or on iNaturalist.
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