{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "Taxon",
  "slug": "cockatiel",
  "name": "Cockatiel",
  "scientificName": "Nymphicus hollandicus",
  "category": "Bird",
  "summary": "The cockatiel is a small crested parrot from Australia and one of the most popular pet birds after the budgerigar. Recognizable by its expressive crest and orange cheek patches, it is gentle, affectionate, and famous for whistling tunes. Cockatiels are members of the cockatoo family and typically live 15 to 20 years, making them a long-term companion.",
  "conservationStatus": "Least Concern",
  "taxonomy": {
    "kingdom": "Animalia",
    "phylum": "Chordata",
    "class": "Aves",
    "order": "Psittaciformes",
    "family": "Cacatuidae",
    "genus": "Nymphicus"
  },
  "stats": {
    "weightKg": 0.09,
    "lengthM": 0.32,
    "topSpeedKmh": 64,
    "lifespanYears": 18
  },
  "facts": [
    {
      "label": "Scientific name",
      "value": "Nymphicus hollandicus"
    },
    {
      "label": "Diet",
      "value": "Herbivore (seeds, grains, plants)"
    },
    {
      "label": "Habitat",
      "value": "Open scrubland and wetlands (wild)"
    },
    {
      "label": "Lifespan",
      "value": "15–20 years in captivity"
    },
    {
      "label": "Length",
      "value": "30–33 cm (12–13 in) including crest and tail"
    },
    {
      "label": "Top speed",
      "value": "Up to 64 km/h (40 mph)"
    },
    {
      "label": "Conservation status",
      "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)"
    }
  ],
  "range": {
    "nativeRange": "Open scrubland, grassland, and wetlands across inland Australia, rarely far from water.",
    "continents": [
      "Oceania"
    ]
  },
  "sources": [
    {
      "citation": "IUCN Red List — Nymphicus hollandicus.",
      "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Nymphicus%20hollandicus&searchType=species"
    },
    {
      "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Nymphicus hollandicus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.",
      "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Nymphicus_hollandicus/"
    },
    {
      "citation": "Wikipedia — Cockatiel.",
      "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cockatiel"
    }
  ],
  "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16",
  "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/cockatiel/",
  "license": {
    "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0",
    "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/",
    "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/cockatiel/",
    "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page."
  }
}