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Cockatiel
Gentle, affectionate, whistler
Also known as: tiel, quarrion
- Adult weight
- 80–120 g
- Life expectancy
- 15–20 years
- Size
- Small
- Exercise
- High
- Origin
- Australia
- Group
- Cockatoo family
Reference update: · Not veterinary-reviewedNo single breed standard — ranges are typical values for this group.
Health topics to discuss with your vet
- ●Fatty liver diseaseBreed-specific association not yet verified.
- ●Chronic egg laying and egg binding in femalesBreed-specific association not yet verified.
- ●Giardia infectionBreed-specific association not yet verified.
- ●Night frights (panic in the dark)Breed-specific association not yet verified.
Not a diagnosis or a complete risk list. A general condition reference explains a disease but does not establish increased risk in this breed or group. Unsourced associations still need verification.
Care tips
- ✓Use a night light to reduce night frights
- ✓Offer a calcium source for laying hens
Calculators for your Cockatiel
Sources & review
Reference update 25 October 2026; not an independent veterinary review. Direct breed evidence is identified above. General directories below do not verify every listed health association.
- Merck Veterinary Manual – Pet birds ↗
- Merck Veterinary Manual – Bird owners ↗
- RSPCA – Caring for pet birds ↗
Weight and lifespan are typical ranges for healthy adults from breed standards and veterinary references; individuals vary. Not veterinary advice.