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"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 throughout the world and are relatively easy to breed. As a
caged bird Cockatiels are second in popularity, to only the Budgerigar.

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 natively found across the outback regions of inland Australia, and favour the Australian
wetlands, scrublands, and bush lands.

The Cockatiel's distinctive erectile crest expresses the animal's state of being. (Some say "emotional state.") The crest is
dramatically vertical when the cockatiel is startled or excited, gently oblique in its neutral or relaxed state, and flattened close to the
head when the animal is angry or defensive. The crest is also held flat but protrudes outward in the back when the cockatiel is trying
to appear alluring or flirtatious.

Cockatiels are generally regarded as good pets having a sweet demeanor, though this is by no means a guarantee. Like most other
pets, the manner in...(More below)
which the animal is raised, handled, and kept has a profound effect on the temperament of the animal. Some
birds are quite gregarious and sociable while others can be shy, retreating to the back of the cage when an unfamiliar figure appears.
If handled often and if they have a patient owner the cockatiel(s) will become tame very quickly compared to some of the other
parrot species.

Cockatiels do have a reputation for being demanding of the attention of their owners on a regular basis. Though noisy at times,
their vocalizations range from ginger cheeps to piercing cries but they lack the screeching voice of other parrots (males are the
loudest in comparison to the small peeps from a female.. A cockatiel that has bonded with an owner may emit vocalizations if that
owner leaves the room. Cockatiels permitted to roam freely will often seek out the owner by going from room to room or following
the owner around the house; or, if the owner happens to be outdoors, going from window to window to keep the owner in visual
range. Well-bonded cockatiels can be trained to accept the absence of the owner by the owner placing the cockatiel on the owner's
finger and repeating a key word, such as "bye-bye" or "You be good" several times just before leaving.
Cockatiels may also recognize the signs of an owner preparing to go out and train themselves to go into their own cage.

Often, a cockatiel sold through a pet store will have a toy in its cage when on display. When purchasing the bird, the new owner
should also purchase the toy to which the bird has become familiar. This will help comfort the bird as it adapts to its new surroundings.
During times when the owner is in the room with the bird, the cage door can be left open and, once the bird has become comfortable
with the owner's presence, the bird may exit the cage to investigate the owner. The owner should not force a bird to leave a cage
if it isn't ready, as this may cause the cockatiel to be less trusting of the owner."

This information found:

Wikipedia Encylopedia

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