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Cockatiel
BeginnerNymphicus hollandicus
Charming mid-size parrot with orange cheek patches and a crest. Gentle personality, great at whistling melodies. Bonds easily with families.
Difficulty
Beginner
Temperature
20〜30℃（適温25℃前後）
Lifespan
15-25 years
Size
30-33cm
Humidity
40〜60%
Diet
Seeds + pellets + vegetables
About
The cockatiel, also known as the weero/weiro or quarrion, is a small-sized parrot that is a member of its own branch of the cockatoo family endemic to Australia. They are prized as exotic household pets and companion parrots throughout the world and are relatively easy to breed compared to other parrots. As a caged bird, cockatiels are second in popularity only to the budgerigar.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Basic Info
Origin
Australia
Lifespan
15-25 years
Size
30-33cm
Temperature
20〜30℃（適温25℃前後）
Humidity
40〜60%
Diet
Seeds + pellets + vegetables
Care Guide
Cage
45cm+ wide. Needs height clearance for crest
Temperament
Gentle but can be skittish. Avoid loud noises and sudden movements
Care Specifications
PeacefulPairBreeding: Easy
Sources: Wikipedia オカメインコ
Morphs (Varieties)
オカメインコの代表的な色変異。伴性遺伝(ルチノー/パール/シナモン)は本スキーマ上 recessive と表記。
RecessiveVisual only with two copies; one copy = het (carrier).
LutinoPearlCinnamonPiedWhitefaceFallowRecessive SilverPastelface
DominantVisual with a single copy; no distinct super form.
Dominant Silver
A curated selection of notable morphs. Inheritance modes are a breeding-planning guide; actual appearance varies with combos.
Calls & Media
Calls / Song
さえずり · © Andrew Galbraith · xeno-canto XC824613 (CC BY-NC 4.0)
地鳴き · © Thierry THOMAS · xeno-canto XC1070614 (CC BY-NC 4.0)
Sources: xeno-canto
References & Sources
Edited & verified by: br-choku editorial team
The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.
Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: Nymphicus hollandicus (Kerr, 1792)
Synonyms: Leptolophus hollandicus, Psittacus hollandicus
Authority databases: GBIF
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Regulations & Conservation Status
Not CITES-listed
Nymphicus hollandicus。Psittaciformes 附属書II注記で明示的に附属書から除外された4種(Agapornis roseicollis / Melopsittacus undulatus / Nymphicus hollandicus / Psittacula krameri)の一つ。CITES 非該当。
Sources: CITES Psittaciformes spp. 附属書II注記(Appendix-II annotation)
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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