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Cockatiel

Nymphicus hollandicus

A charismatic grey parrot with a bright yellow face and distinctive orange cheek patches that's become one of the world's most cherished pet birds.
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Visual Identification

Appearance

Cockatiels are small, slender parrots with long, pointed tails and distinctive crests. Their bodies are primarily grey, with white wing patches and yellow faces in males. Cheek patches are bright orange, contrasting with their grey beaks.

Females have duller faces with less yellow, and their tail feathers are barred underneath. Juveniles resemble females but have darker plumage and less defined markings.

Size

Length

30cm to 33cm

Wingspan

44cm to 48cm

Weight

80g to 120g

Colours

Primary Colour

Grey White Yellow

Secondary Colour

Orange

Beak Colour

Grey

Leg Colour

Grey

Primary Colour (Female)

Grey White

Secondary Colour (Female)

Yellow

Beak Colour (Female)

Grey

Leg Colour (Female)

Grey

Habitat and Distribution

Habitats

Woodland

The Cockatiel can be found in Woodland habitats.

Garden

The Cockatiel is not typically found in Garden habitats.

Wetland

The Cockatiel is not typically found in Wetland habitats.

Coastal

The Cockatiel is not typically found in Coastal habitats.

Urban

The Cockatiel can be found in Urban habitats.

Farmland

The Cockatiel is not typically found in Farmland habitats.

Grassland

The Cockatiel can be found in Grassland habitats.

Desert

The Cockatiel is not typically found in Desert habitats.

Tundra

The Cockatiel is not typically found in Tundra habitats.

Rainforest

The Cockatiel is not typically found in Rainforest habitats.

Mountain

The Cockatiel is not typically found in Mountain habitats.

Savanna

The Cockatiel is not typically found in Savanna habitats.

Distribution

Cockatiels are native to Australia, inhabiting a wide range of arid and semi-arid regions. They prefer open woodlands, scrublands, and grasslands near water sources. Their distribution covers much of the Australian mainland, except for the coastal areas and Tasmania.

These birds are nomadic, moving in response to rainfall and food availability. They have adapted well to human-modified environments and can be found in urban parks and gardens, particularly in Australian cities.

Elevation Range

Up to 1,000 meters

Climate zones

Tropical, Subtropical, Temperate

Distribution Map

This map gives you a rough idea of where you might spot a Cockatiel. The coloured areas show countries where these birds have been seen.

A few things to keep in mind:

  • Birds might not be everywhere in the coloured areas, for example, they may be present around the coast of that country
  • Where birds live can change with seasons and available food
  • This map is quite simple - it doesn't show exact locations

We're working on making our maps even better! Soon, we hope to show you:

  • More detailed maps for bigger countries, including state and region
  • How birds move around during different seasons