The Cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus), also known as the Quarrion and the Weero, is a diminutive
Cockatoo endemic to
Australia and prized as a household
pet.The only members of their genus, Cockatiels are now biologically classified as the smallest of the Cacatuidae (Cockatoo) family. These sweet-tempered birds are valued throughout the world as pets due to their gentle and sociable nature. These birds are found across the outback regions of inland
Australia, and favor the Australian wetlands, scrublands, and bush lands.
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