Cockatiel, << `kok` uh TEEL, >> also spelled cockateel, is a type of parrot. It lives throughout Australia, except in coastal areas. The cockatiel is about 12 1/2 inches (32 centimeters) long and has a crown of feathers on its head and a long, tapered tail. Cockatiels are mostly gray. The male has a bright yellow head with an orange ear patch on each side. The female has duller head colors.
The cockatiel lives in open country and is often found in trees bordering rivers or streams. Its favorite foods are seeds, grain, fruit, and berries, so farmers consider it a nuisance. The cockatiel is a popular pet. It may learn to “speak” a few words.
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