The pied cockatiel

Pied Cockatiel

The pied cockatiel is a variation of the common gray cockatiel, also known as the yellow-collared lovebird. He was raised in San Diego, California by an MD. Putman after several decades of trying to develop a cockatiel mutation. It is one of the most pleasant birds to have as a friend and as such has gained a good reputation because it is easy to find. 

 The pied cockatiel is a variation of the common blue-streaked lory also known as the wild-type cockatiel. It was bred by MD Putman in San Diego, California after decades of trying to breed the cockatiel mutation. It is one of the most enjoyable birds to have as a companion and as such has earned an excellent reputation because of its ease of access.

 Scientific design 

Animal Kingdom 

blue streaked lory

Aves class 

Order Psittaciformes 

Superfamily Cacatuoidea 

blue streaked lory

Family Nymphicinae 

Genus nymphicus 

Scientific name Nymphicus hollandicus 

 Quick information 

Other names Variegated Cockatiel, Harlequin yellow collared lovebird tiel, Cockatiel pied ADM, Cockatiel recessive pied 

Height 12" (30.5cm) 

Weight 3-4oz (85-113g) 

yellow collared lovebird Color patches orange, light yellow to gray and white feathers. Sexually dimorphic but the differences between males and females are only visible through DNA testing 

Common vocalizations include tweets, "eek-eek", more aggressive males; they can learn to speak with good training, but it is not easy to read their voice 

Clutch About five eggs 

Incubation period 17-22 days 

Flight 35 days 

Childbirth period 1.5-2 years 

Life expectancy 16-25 years 

Lutino Pied Cockatiel 

Lutino Pied Cockatiel 

 Color change 

Cinnamon Cockatiel 

White-faced cockatiel 

Lutino Pied Cockatiel 

pearl cockatiel 

Cinnamon Cockatiel  

Like a domestic animal 

As with all cockatiel adaptations, Pied Cockatiels make wonderful pets because of their sense of humor, curiosity and friendliness.

 

Place of residence 

Give your bird a wide space, because this is important for cockatiels if they are to be kept for a long time. A good size for a room should be at least 24"x18"x18" Provide a perch for the bird to sit and play if you can afford it, this can help it to keep worked hard for many hours. Heat 

Average room temperature should be fine for a Pied Cockatiel. Make sure there are no drastic temperature changes and if so, fix it. Keep it from listing.

 

Emotions and behavior 

Pied Cockatiels are social birds, whether they have their own kind or owner. They love to get attention from their owners, but they are also good at spending time alone in their home. They have a very sweet personality and are perfect pets for someone who has never had a bird as a pet before. Food 

Foods that you can regularly feed your bird include fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, sprouts and pellets.

 Management 

Birds should be given fresh food and water every day. Clean his room twice a week. It should be washed at least three times a week, so mist it or give it water. He needs at least 8 hours of sleep a night to ensure good health.

Health problems 

Although Pied Cockatiels are usually hardy birds with serious health problems, some of the diseases that plague them are: 

 The chicken's claws and beak are full 

Picking wings 

Weight loss 

Wing bone 

Heat 

tearing 

Psittacosis 

Coccidiosis 

Goitre 

Bacterial infections 

Diarrhea 

Rheumatism 

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