Parrots Of The World: Cockatiel

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Male on the left; female on the right.

The Cockatiel(Nymphicus hollandicus) is a bird classified in the parrot order Psittaciformes and family Cacatuidae. Cacatuidae is the cockatoo family. The Cockatiel is the smallest member of the cockatoo family. 

Physical Characteristics

Wild adult Cockatiels’ have a crest on their heads and orange patches on their faces; their bodies are gray with white patches on the wings. The male has a bright yellow forehead, chin, and cheeks; the female’s face is streaked with yellow. The chicks and immature individuals resemble females. 

Captive Cockatiels can produce unique colorations.

GenusNymphicus
SpeciesN.
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Calling For A National Biodiversity Strategy

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Right now, 1 million species are threatened with extinction in the coming decades. We need a National Biodiversity Strategy, before it’s too late. Learn more at

https://defenders.org/national-biodiversity-strategy

Video Transcript:

Biodiversity is the foundation of everything we do, it’s an invaluable resource, and yet, we are losing biodiversity at an alarming rate. Like climate change, the crisis is only escalating. 

I’m Robert Dewey, head of government relations at Defenders of Wildlife.

Right now, 1 million species are threatened with extinction in the coming decades. That’s why state policymakers and strong wildlife advocates are critically important.

They are essential to securing the … Continue