AvailableCuddlyPlayful
Sun Conure
Aratinga solstitialis
About 30 cm · lives 20–30 years
Cockatiel · Nymphicus hollandicus
Cockatiel
The friendliest first bird.
Meet them before you decide
Everything's talked through in person at the aviary.
First-bird friendlyWhistlerGentle
- Sold as
- Singles & pairs
- Good for
- First-time keepers
- Lifespan
- 15–25 years
- Size
- 30–33 cm
Rosy cheeks, a jaunty crest and a whistle for every occasion. Cockatiels are gentle, easy-going and quieter than most parrots — perfect for first-time keepers and families.
Talking abilityPicks up words
CuddlinessVelcro bird
Noise levelGentle
First-bird friendlyGreat first bird
Care guide
Life with a cockatiel
What they eat
A good seed mix or pellets, fresh greens and veg daily, and millet as a treat.
Their home
A cage wider than it is tall, so it can flap, with perches, a swing and a mirror or bell.
Time & attention
Sweet, easy-going and a great whistler. One of the best first birds you can get.
We'll go through all of this with you in person, too — bring your questions to the meetup.
Our full cockatiels guide
