Cockatiel

The cockatiel, also known as weero, or quarrion, is a medium-sized parrot that is a member of its own branch of the cockatoo family endemic to Australia. They are prized as household pets and companion parrots throughout the world and are relatively easy to breed.

Lifespan: 10 – 15 years (In the wild)

Length: 12 – 14 in. (Adult)

Conservation status: Least Concern (Population stable)

Scientific name: Nymphicus hollandicus

Mass: 2.5 – 4.2 oz (Adult)