The cockatiel is one of the more popular companion birds. They originated from Australia but have also been found in Tasmania, where the cockatiel population is thought to be due to an accidental ...

It was the worst way to get a pet: on impulse. But the sign said, "Baby cockatiels available for good home," and I thought how difficult could a bird be? Figuring he might introduce a spark of life to ...

I adopted an adult cockatiel from the Irvine Animal Care Center in 2006. I am a senior citizen (80 years old) and live alone, so he is my constant companion. Recently, he started taking more naps than ...