Hello my name is Birdie!
Nymphicus hollandicus
I am a female Lutino Cockatiel and am about a year old. I was very lucky to be found in Cambridge by one of The Aviary's Board Members. I was rescued from a tree when I was just a baby, so Levi taught me how to be a bird! I never stayed on site at The Hamilton Aviary, but I've done training to be able to come and represent exotic birds at their community events.
Likes
Head Scritches
Dislikes
Nothing yet, but I get grumpy when it's late.
Fav Foods
Walnuts!
What I Can Say
Nothing yet!
About Me and Other Cockatiels
My ancestors lived in Australia and are commonly found in semi-arid (or dry) habitats, but always with water close by. Did you know that cockatiels are the smallest members of the cockatoo family? Cockatiels got their scientific name from the first Europeans to see them. Early settlers thought they were so beautiful that they named them after the nymph, a mythical creature.
There are many colour mutations when it comes to cockatiels, however they are not all found in the wild. Lutino Cockatiels like me have a colour gene that is specifically bred in companion birds, it is not naturally occurring. The one thing that almost all cockatiels have in common (there are a few that don't) are their "orange cheeks." These "cheeks" are actually called ear coverts which protect and cover these birds sensitive ears.​​​
In fact, cockatiels are the most popular bet bird in North America, likely due to their charismatic whistle and cute faces! However, it is important to remember that even though cockatiels are one of the smaller companion birds, they still need as much time, attention, and enrichment as a cockatoo, amazon, or macaw!
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Because Cockatiels have a wide range and healthy wild population their IUCN status is Least Concern.
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What I'm up to Now
I was adopted by a FOTA Board Member!
After Levi found me he posted online and put up flyers, but no one ever claimed me. In the end he didn't want to give me up so he kept me! After Oak Knoll Drive closed, he also adopted King, so I've been adjusting to having an older brother.
I make guest appearances on King's Instagram account
Want to learn more about me?
Interested in Having Me Visit Your Next Event?
