Discover the Fascinating World of Cockatiels: A Quiz for Bird Lovers

Key Points
Welcome to the Cockatiel Quiz, where you can test your knowledge and learn more about one of the most popular pet birds in the United States! Cockatiels are known for their talented whistling abilities and the male species is known to serenade the object of their affection with a lengthy whistle song.
Take the quiz to test your knowledge of Cockatiels if you believe you know everything there is to know about them or if you simply want to learn more about these talkative animals!
Quiz Questions
- What is the scientific name for the cockatiel?
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- Melopsittacus undulatus
- Ara macao
- Nymphicus hollandicus
- Cacatua alba
- What is the average lifespan of a cockatiel in captivity?
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- 5-15 years
- 10-20 years
- 15-25 years
- 20-30 years
- What is the natural habitat of cockatiels?
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- Mountains
- Grasslands
- Deserts
- Rainforests
- What is the average weight of a cockatiel?
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- 70-120 grams
- 100-130 grams
- 125-150 grams
- 50-80 grams
- What is the average wingspan of a cockatiel?
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- 35-40 cm
- 20-25 cm
- 30-35 cm
- 25-30 cm
- What is the most common color of a wild cockatiel?
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- Blue
- Grey
- Yellow
- Green
- What is the name of the feathers on a cockatiel's wings?
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- Scapulars
- Primaries
- Saddle feathers
- Wing coverts
- What is the name of the feathers on a cockatiel's tail?
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- Tail coverts
- Scapulars
- Rectrices
- Saddle feathers
- What is the name of the noise a cockatiel makes?
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- Coo
- Squawk
- Chirp
- Tweet
- What is the name of the noise a cockatiel makes when it is happy?
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- Whistle
- Tweet
- Squawk
- Chirp
- What is the name of the noise a cockatiel makes when it is scared?
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- Hiss
- Squawk
- Chirp
- Tweet
- What is the name of the noise a cockatiel makes when it is angry?
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- Tweet
- Chirp
- Squawk
- Growl
- What is the name of the noise a cockatiel makes when it is trying to get attention?
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- Scream
- Tweet
- Chirp
- Squawk
- What is the name of the noise a cockatiel makes when it is content?
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- Chirp
- Purr
- Tweet
- Squawk
- What is the name of the noise a cockatiel makes when it is mimicking human speech?
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- Chirp
- Talk
- Tweet
- Squawk
Types Of Cockatiels
This species of bird is endemic to mainland Australia and is only naturally found in this area, although they are widespread in many parts of the world due to their popularity as a top pet. They are the only member of the genus Nymphicus and more recent findings have classified it as the smallest subfamily of the cockatoo family, Cacatuidae. There are over 10 different types of this bird, with a range of color patterns. Some of these are:
Interesting Facts
Cockatiels are very social animals and thrive on companionship. They always enjoy being in the company of others of their kind. They also love mirrors and toys. Although it is said that you should not give them a mirror because it may create a false sense of reality but they do love toys and can be trained to interact with them. Continue reading to learn more interesting facts.


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