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Cockatiel
Nymphicus
hollandicus
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 Appearance
The slender
cockatiel has long wings and tail and a tapering crest
on its head. Males and females differ slightly in
plumage, males having brighter markings than females.
Size: 32 cm (12 1/2 in) |
Description
They like
to be in pairs or small groups in open plains near
water sources inland from coastal regions. |
Regions
Australia
in open country |
Diet
In pairs or
small flocks, cockatiels forage on the ground for
grass seeds and also feed in the trees on fruit and
berries. |
Breeding
Breeding usually
takes place between August and December, but the exact
timing depends on the conditions, particularly on
rainfall. The 4 to 7 eggs are laid in a hole in a
tree and are incubated by both parents for 21 to 23
days. The young leave the nest at 4 or 5 weeks, and
males acquire their bright facial markings at about
6 months. |
Status
Non-threatened |
