"Scientific Name: Nymphicus hollandicus Native Range: Australia The Cockatiel is a small parrot species and the only member of the genus Nymphicus. It is closely related to cockatoos and shares characteristics typical of the Cacatuidae family, including a prominent crest and powder down. Cockatiels exhibit sexual dimorphism: wild-type gray males generally display brighter facial coloration with a yellow face and orange cheek patches. Wild-type females typically have more muted facial colors, brownish body coloration and barring on the underside of the tail feathers. In the wild, Cockatiels inhabit arid and semi-arid regions of Australia, including scrublands, open woodlands, grasslands, and areas near water sources. They are highly nomadic, often traveling in large flocks. At Parrot Stars, we prioritize education, welfare, and responsible parrot ownership to help ensure every bird finds and thrives in a forever home. Before taking home any parrot, we provide comprehensive guidance on proper caging and setup, positive reinforcement training, household safety, nutrition, and enrichment. Parrots in captivity are still wild animals with all their natural instincts. Your overall success and experience with any species of companion parrot is greatly impacted by positive reinforcement training. A parrot’s behavior reflects both the environment they live in and the training they receive. All of our hand-fed babies are hatched and raised in our own breeding facility and weaned onto a diverse, high-variety diet. Our parrots are never clipped and are fully flighted. Follow our Parrot Stars Podcast to learn all about our parrots, our purchase process, and our philosophy of parrot care."