Cockatiel Facts
LENGTH: 10–13"
WINGSPAN: 20"
SEXUAL MATURITY: 2–3 yearsWEIGHT: 2.8–3.5 oz.
NUMBER OF EGGS: 4–7
INCUBATION PERIOD: 17–23 days
BREEDING INTERVAL: Up to 2 clutches per year
TYPICAL DIET: Seeds, fruits and berries
LIFESPAN: 15–20 years; up to 38 in captivity
The Cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus), also known as the Quarrion and the Weiro, Cockatiel is a member of the cockatoo family endemic to Australia.The cockatiel is the smallest cockatoo, weighing only 3.5 oz.They are prized as a household pet and companion parrot throughout the world and are relatively easy to breed. As a caged bird, cockatiels are second in popularity only to the Budgerigar.
0 comments:
Post a Comment