Cockatiel - Grey Pearl - Male #PS-TIEL05-25

This bird is available for adoption rather than standard placement because it is either an adult bird that was surrendered to us or a bird with a physical disability requiring a more specialized home.

Adoption Approval Required:
We are very selective with our adoption placements and maintain a strict approval process to ensure each bird is matched with the best possible home. Potential adopters should expect to provide proof of appropriate caging, along with photos and videos of the home environment where the bird will be living. Applicants will also be asked to complete a specific set of questions so we can better understand their experience level, household, and overall preparedness. Please note that we reserve full authority to approve or deny any adoption application based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, cage setup, household environment, and existing birds or flock dynamics. All adoption placements must be picked up at Parrot Stars.

Scientific Name: Nymphicus hollandicus
Native Range: Australia

The Cockatiel is a small parrot species and the only member of the genus Nymphicus. It is closely related to cockatoos and shares characteristics typical of the Cacatuidae family, including a prominent crest and powder down. Cockatiels exhibit sexual dimorphism: wild-type gray males generally display brighter facial coloration with a yellow face and orange cheek patches. Wild-type females typically have more muted facial colors, brownish body coloration, and barring on the underside of the tail feathers. In the wild, Cockatiels inhabit arid and semi-arid regions of Australia, including scrublands, open woodlands, grasslands, and areas near water sources. They are highly nomadic, often traveling in large flocks.

At Parrot Stars, we prioritize education, welfare, and responsible parrot ownership to help ensure every bird finds and thrives in a forever home. Before taking home any parrot, we provide comprehensive guidance on proper caging and setup, positive reinforcement training, household safety, nutrition, and enrichment. Parrots in captivity are still wild animals with all their natural instincts. Your overall success and experience with any species of companion parrot is greatly impacted by positive reinforcement training. A parrot’s behavior reflects both the environment they live in and the training they receive.

All of our hand-fed babies are hatched and raised in our own breeding facility and weaned onto a diverse, high-variety diet. Our parrots are never clipped and are fully flighted.

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UPC: PS-TIEL-05-25