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About Cockatiel
The cockatiel, also known as the weero/weiro or quarrion, is a species of small- to medium-sized parrot belonging to the cockatoo family (Cacatuidae), of which it is the smallest member. Native to Australia, it is the sole member of the genus Nymphicus.
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Source: Wikipedia
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Cockatiel facts & figures
Quick facts
- Scientific name
- Nymphicus hollandicus
- Diet
- Herbivore (granivore)
- Habitat
- Australian scrub & homes
- A group is called
- Flock
Conservation status
LC
Least Concern
LC
NT
VU
EN
CR
EW
EX
Least concern
Extinct
Source: IUCN Red List via GBIF
Classification
- Kingdom Animalia
- Phylum Chordata
- Class Aves
- Order Psittaciformes
- Family Psittacidae
- Genus Nymphicus
- Species Nymphicus hollandicus
Source: GBIF
Specs
Lifespan
15–25 yrs
Weight
0.08–0.12 kg
Size
30–33 cm
Top speed
40 km/h
Typical adult range
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