Cockatiel

Nymphicus hollandicus

A small crested Australian parrot kept worldwide as a gentle, whistling companion bird.

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Scientific classification

The Cockatiel's place in the tree of life, from domain down to species.

Domain
Eukaryota
Eukaryotes
Kingdom
Animalia
Animals
Phylum
Chordata
Chordates
Class
Aves
Birds
Order
Psittaciformes
Parrots
Family
Cacatuidae
Cockatoos
Genus
Nymphicus
Cockatiels
Species
Nymphicus hollandicus
Cockatiel

Cockatiel colors, patterns and markings

Every color, pattern and marking the taxonomy records for Cockatiel, by part of the body. Each breed page shows which clubs accept which ones.

Plumage

Colour of the feathers.

Colors

Patterns

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