Cockatiel
August 22nd, 2009 at 1:58pm
Here’s my entry for this week’s Camera Critters. This bird is called Cockatiel. I found this bird at the same place where I found the Umbrella Cockatoo. Thanks for looking and your lovely comments. Have a great weekend everyone!
The Cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus), also known as the Quarrion and the Weiro, is the smallest and genuinely miniature cockatoo endemic to Australia. 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 only in popularity to the Budgerigar.[2] Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cockatiel
I love that last shot the best.
Wonderful shots. I love cockateils.
My CC – Oliver the Guinea Pig
Oooh, cute. They look so cuddly!
Sadly, many people have no idea what they get themselves into when they buy a cockatiel or cockatoo. If anyone is planning to get them, I can only recommend this website
a real preeener..sandy
Great pictures! BIrds are one of the few pets I’ve never had, but I love to look at them! Lovely captures…
Marvelous shots ;–)
Thanks for sharing!
Hugs and blessings,
Outstanding pictures, this critters is really beautiful!
purrs and love
Luna
Great shots! Very sharp images.
…he is a beautiful bird. I love that light yellow topknot feather! I see from your banner that you have only 8 days to go! Wow…that’s wonderful!!