Cockatiel information
Diet, habitat, lifespan, size and speed for the Cockatiel, from the Animalsss field guide — with market prices, listings and guides as they arrive.
About Cockatiel
The cockatiel, also known as the weero/weiro or quarrion, is a species of small- to medium-sized parrot belonging to the cockatoo family (Cacatuidae), of which it is the smallest member. Native to Australia, it is the sole member of the genus Nymphicus.
Cockatiel facts & figures
Quick facts
- Scientific name
- Nymphicus hollandicus
- Diet
- Herbivore (granivore)
- Habitat
- Australian scrub & homes
- A group is called
- Flock
Conservation status
Source: IUCN Red List via GBIF
Classification
- Kingdom Animalia
- Phylum Chordata
- Class Aves
- Order Psittaciformes
- Family Psittacidae
- Genus Nymphicus
- Species Nymphicus hollandicus
Source: GBIF
Specs
Typical adult range
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What is the scientific name of the Cockatiel?
Nymphicus hollandicus. In the GBIF backbone taxonomy it sits in Class Aves, Order Psittaciformes, Family Psittacidae.
Is the Cockatiel endangered?
The IUCN Red List category recorded for Nymphicus hollandicus is Least Concern (LC), read from the Red List category GBIF publishes for that taxon.
How long does a Cockatiel live?
15 to 25 years, from the field-guide figures shown on this page.
What does a Cockatiel eat?
Herbivore (granivore). Its usual habitat is australian scrub & homes.
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