cockatiel

Thân thiện

A cockatiel perches on a wooden swing inside its cage.

Definition

Noun: 1. A small, crested parrot native to Australia, typically grey in body with a yellow or orange face and distinctive orange cheek patches. It is a popular pet bird known for its gentle nature and ability to whistle or mimic sounds.

Usage and Examples

• Noun:
  • We bought a cockatiel from the pet store, and it has already learned to whistle a tune.
  • The grey cockatiel with the bright yellow head sat quietly on its perch.
  • Cockatiels are known for being affectionate companions.

Advanced Usage

• The term is used specifically for the species . It is often discussed in contexts of aviculture (bird keeping), animal behavior, and pet care.
• "Hand-raised cockatiel": A chick raised by humans, typically making it tamer and more socialized.
  • A hand-raised cockatiel is often easier to train.

Variants and Related Words

• Cockateel: An older, less common variant spelling for 'cockatiel'.
• Nymphicus hollandicus: The scientific name for the cockatiel.

Synonyms

• Quarrion (a less common Australian name for the same bird).
• Weiro (another regional Australian name).

Related Phrases and Terms

• Crest: The group of feathers on top of the cockatiel's head that it can raise or lower to express its mood.
  • The cockatiel raised its crest when it was excited.
• Pearling: A specific feather pattern in some cockatiel color mutations, characterized by white or yellow edges on the feathers.
  • Her beautiful cockatiel has lovely grey pearling on its wings.

Học thuật

Noun

1. small grey Australian parrot with a yellow crested head

Từ đồng nghĩa

• cockateel
• cockatoo parrot
• Nymphicus hollandicus