Wild cockatiels are typically grey, white, and yellow with bright orange cheek patches. But captive-bred cockatiels display a far broader spectrum of colors and patterns. Cinnamon is one such variation on the normal grey cockatiel coloration or mutation. As cockatiel breeders learn more about avian genetics, even more colors and patterns are being developed. So…
Cockatiels are popular companion birds for all kinds of great reasons. These small parrot family members are most closely related to their older, larger, louder cousins, the Cockatoos. But unlike Cockatoos, cockatiels can easily be housed in small spaces such as apartments or condos. While not entirely, cockatiels are noticeably softer than other companion parrot…
Cockatiels are popular worldwide as pet birds. One of the main reasons for this is because cockatiels have a reputation as the “lovebirds of the parrot world.” Cockatiels that are bonded to their humans will behave very much like they would with a cockatiel mate. Baby cockatiels are capable of imprinting on humans, which means…
Cockatiels are easy to recognize, with their long tails, slim bodies, and expressive crests. When most people picture a cockatiel in their mind, they see a bird with orange cheek patches. Even though this is one of the cockatiel’s most recognizable traits, interestingly, not all cockatiels have orange cheek patches. In this article, we will…
Cockatiels are smart and sensitive small parrots that exist very differently in captivity than they do in the wild. A wild cockatiel would typically roost for the night with their family group perched high up in the branches of a tree. But a pet cockatiel typically goes to sleep inside a cage. This brings up…
Cockatiels are known to be sociable, friendly, and affectionate pet parrots. Cockatiels are also a very vocal parrot species. These birds often seem to develop specific calls or greetings that they use for their human owners. Many cockatiel keepers report hearing their birds call for them using particular sounds or vocalizations. While cockatiels and people…
