The Cockatiel is an exceptionally beautiful and graceful bird. Given a healthy lifestyle, in clean, protected conditions, Cockatiels are the most self-sufficient birds in the world.

They can hold a certain fascination for us mainly because of their extensive range of attributes.

Often referred to as character birds with individual personalities, they are intelligent with a great deal of charm and as a pet companion they have no equal.They are tailor made for a domesticated life, and in many reported cases emphasise their powers of longevity by living for up to 25 years or more.

This elegant parakeet is generally regarded as the world's most popular hobby bird.

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