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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Cockatiels are considered to be medium size parrots. While cockatiels share some features with all hookbill parrot species, they are actually in a genetic family with only one other parrot species, the cockatoo. Cockatoos are routinely observed to use their feet like humans use their hands. But do cockatiels do the same? Can you ever … Read more
Many cockatiel owners buy a pair of birds in hopes of breeding cockatiel babies. Because cockatiels are such popular pet birds, there is always demand for these engaging and cuddly birds. But breeding cockatiels is not as easy as it sounds. And more than a few new owners have been surprised when their supposedly male … Read more
