Cockatiels were first found in
Australia in 1770 and are parrots.
Adult cockatiels grow to 30cm long from
head to tail, there is only one type of
cockatiel but there is also several different color’s. Cockatiels reach the
size of an adult bird of about 8 weeks of age. Males are basically 12-13 inches
long, cockatiels weigh about 80 -102 grams,
Females are the same in length but weigh a little less than males. Birds have
around 2000-3000 feathers.
Cockatiels are found and live in
Australia where they prefer to roam freely around the bush lands and round
places that are wet like ponds. The cockatiel is a bird that many adopt as pets. A Cockatiels is the most widely kept parrot apart from a parakeet or budgie. The cockatiel life span can reach up to 22 years, but the average age they live up to is 15 years.
The males have a much better vocal range and can learn to talk and whistle songs. When cockatiels spread their wings their trying to get your attention from you or their mates attention to show off their colors. In the wild the male cockatiel use sounds to attract females.
It is normal for a cockatiel to hiss, if a cockatiel hisses that means that it is frightened and feels threatened. Cockatiel breeding season lasts from August to December, but they can breed all year round and. A cockatiel nest is usually found in hollow tree limbs or trunk holes, especially the cockatiels near water. A standard cockatiel eggs is 4 to 7 eggs, laid every day, and hatching follows within 18-21 days. When cockatiel’s birds feet are warm it means that they are healthy if the birds feet are cold it means that it is frightened, upset or sick. Cockatiels hang upside down because they are confident, feeling playful or just enjoying life. It’s also a way for birds to exercise their wings. Sometimes cockatiel’s block their entrance of their cage or nest because they want to protect their cage or their eggs. Cockatiels fluff up their feathers to relax , they will often do this after a fight or preening. If a bird is fluffed up all the time it is a sign of illness. Cockatiels pick at their feet to get off old pieces of skin or flakey skin and pieces of food.
People like having
cockatiels at home because they are really intelligent.
By Jasmine Rickard
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