Cockatiels FANCIFUL CRESTS AND COLORS

Abstract

Cockatiels for many generations have
been favorites with bird lovers. They are
gen tie and docile and may be kept with
doves, finches and other small birds.
Usually a male makes a better pet than a
female because he will learn to talk a
little and has the tendency to become extremely
attached to his owner.
Cockatiels are found throughout most
of inland Australia in suitable habitats.
They rarely visit coastal districts and are
considered to be accidental to Tasmania.
They prefer open country which has
belts of scrub and is threaded by water
courses. There they may be found in the
trees growing along the water's edge.
The name cockatiel originates from the
Portugese word, cacatelho meaning little
cockatoo. A native Australian name for
this bird is quarrion.

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