eHow launches Android app: Get the best of eHow on the go.
A cockatiel is a variety of parrot that belongs to the Cacatuidae family of birds. This species has a rest of feathers on the top of the head that the bird can erect at will. Cockatiels have a distinctive look, from their feather crests to the feathers over the sides of the beak. They are popular as pets for their small size and... more »
Just like humans, cockatiels engage in courtship in tryingfemales try to attract the attention of the opposite sex. They will scream, screech and chirp. Male cockatiels will beat on their perch, cage or nest box and strut around to impress females. He may go even go in and out of the nest box. To attract males, female cockatiels... more »
There are many options when it comes to nest boxes for cockatiels. You can purchase a ready-made box or can make you own out of wood, plastic or cardboard. Cardboard nest boxes are low-cost and require no clean up or storing. You simply throw the nest box away after the babies come off. more »
Cockatiels are prolific birds. They breed easily and lay eggs once every two days. The groups of eggs are called clutches, and they range in number from three to five eggs per clutch. They are small, about the size of a thumbnail. Some females have been known to lay eggs that have not been fertilized, which should be removed from the... more »
Looking at the shape of a cockatiel's beak, it's natural to wonder just how it is that a mouth that shape can so closely imitate the sounds of human speech. When we talk, we form words using subtle motions of lips and teeth, motions that the rigid beak of a bird can't imitate. Yet somehow, cockatiels and other talking birds are able... more »
Birds are actually amazingly intelligent creatures, and with a little patience you may be able...
When it comes to feeding your pet bird, it isn't quite as simple as opening a box of birdseed....
Cockatiels are small, parrot-like birds native to the Australian Outback. In the wild, they eat green seeds, grass, leaves and bark, along with... more »
Cockatiels are very social and fun pets with a long life span that can be an enjoyable addition to any family. Breeding cockatiels for sale or to... more »
Breeding cockatiels is a fun activity for bird lovers. With a little time, patience and experience, it is possible to enjoy this activity... more »
You must identify the gender of your cockatiels if you want to breed them or place two of the same gender in a cage so they won't breed. You can... more »
Cockatiels, like all bird need a place in their cage where they can sit up and watch the world pass them by, they need to have a perch. When you... more »
| image Cockatielmale.jpg
| image_caption Male
| image2 Cockatielfemale.jpg
| image2_caption Female
| regnum phylum [[Chordate|Chordata
| classis ordo [[Psittaciformes
| familia subfamilia [[Calyptorhynchinae
| genus Nymphicus
| genus_authority binomial_authority ([[Robert Kerr (writer)|Kerr, 1792)
| range_map Bird range cockatiel.png
| range_map_caption Cockatiel range (in red; all-year resident)
| synonyms
Psittacus hollandicus
Leptolophus hollandicus
}}
The Cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus), also known as the Quarrion and the Weiro, is the smallest and genuinely miniature cockatoo endemic to Australia. They are prized as a household pet and companion parrot throughout the world and are relatively easy to breed. As a caged bird Cockatiels are second only in popularity to the Budgerigar."ausmus">
The only member of the genus Nymphicus, the Cockatiel has previously been considered a crested parrot or small cockatoo. However, more recent molecular studies have settled the debate. These indicate that the Cockatiel belongs in the Cockatoo Subfamily Calyptorhynchinae (commonly known as Dark Cockatoos). They are hence now classified as the smallest of the Cacatuidae (Cockatoo family). Cockatiels are native to the outback regions of inland Australia, and favour the Australian wetlands, scrublands, and bush lands.
Taxonomy and etymology
Originally described by Scottish writer and naturalist Robert Kerr in 1792 as Psittacus hollandicus, the Cockatiel was moved to its own genus, Nymphicus, by Wagler in 1832. Its genus name reflects the experience of one of the earliest groups of Europeans to see the birds in their native habitat; the travelers thought the birds were so beautiful that they named them after mythical nymphs. (Nymphicus literally means "little nymph.") The specific name hollandicus refers to New Holland, a historic name for Australia.
Its biological relationship had lo read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cockatiel
Connect with people who share your interest by joining one of our Groups:
How to Make Fingerprint Powder
How to Cement a Dental Crown Without the Dentist
Concealer Wedding Makeup Tips for Black Women
How to Get Fired Gracefully
How to Stop a Shopaholic
How to Drive Defensively During the Holidays
Wonders of the World
Copyright © 1999-2009 eHow, Inc. Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the eHow Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. en-US Portions of this page are modifications based on work created and shared by Google and used according to terms described in the Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution License.
