The cockatiel, also known as weiro bird, or quarrion, is a small parrot that is a member of its own branch of the cockatoo family endemic to Australia. They are prized as household pets and companion parrots throughout the world and are relatively easy to breed. Wikipedia
Lifespan: 10 – 14 years (In the wild)
Mass: 70 – 120 kg (Adult)
Scientific name: Nymphicus hollandicus
Length: 30 – 35 cm (Adult)
Conservation status: Least Concern (Population stable) Encyclopedia of Life
Higher classification: Nymphicus
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