# Cockatiel

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## Basic Information
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Species | Bird |
| Origin | Australia |
| Size Category | Small |
| Scientific Name | Nymphicus hollandicus |
| Husbandry Difficulty | Beginner |

## Vital Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight Range | 0.08–0.1 kg |
| Height Range | 29–33 cm |
| Lifespan | 15–25 years |
| Puppy/Kitten Stage Ends | 12 months |
| Senior Age Threshold | 15 years |

## Health Predispositions
| Condition | Onset Stage | Risk | Hereditary | Screening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psittacosis (Chlamydia psittaci) | adult | high | No | Yes |
| Hepatic Lipidosis (Fatty Liver Disease) | adult | high | No | Yes |
| Reproductive Problems (Egg Binding) | adult | high | No | Yes |
| Giardia lamblia infection | adult | medium | No | Yes |
| Gastrointestinal Yeast Infection (Candida) | adult | medium | No | Yes |

## Breeding & Genetics
- **Litter Size**: 4–7
- **CHIC Required Tests**: Incubation: 18-21 days
- **Recommended DNA Tests**: Weaning: 8-10 weeks

## Behavioral Ethogram
- **Locomotion**: Moving laterally on perch, walking on cage screen, walking on floor, flying
- **Social**: Mutual preening, flock calling, sharing food, male singing/displaying to female
- **Comfort**: Preening feathers, shaking plumage, resting on belly, resting on perch
- **Stress/Displacement**: Feather plucking, pacing, route tracing, spot-picking, screaming, destructive chewing
- **Breed-Specific**: Crest raising/lowering to express emotion, heart-wing displays (males), beak tapping, hissing when threatened

## Vocalization Baseline
- **Types**: Whistles, chirps, hisses, screams, flock calls, mimicry of household sounds, simple words
- **Frequency Range**: 2000-8000 Hz
- **Tendency**: Moderate
- **Primary Modality**: Moderate

## Emotional Wellbeing
- **Anxiety Proneness**: Moderate
- **Top Triggers**: Being left alone (separation), lack of enrichment/boredom, sudden environmental changes/night frights
- **Separation Anxiety Risk**: High
- **Calming Interventions**: Foraging toys, shreddable materials, puzzle toys, natural perches, swings, safe window view, independent play training, consistent routine

## AI Communication Decoding
- **AI-Trainable Signals**: Crest position (raised/lowered), hissing, pacing, repetitive route tracing, feather plucking, alarm calls, head bobbing, heart-wing displays
- **Context-Dependent Vocalizations**: Alarm calls (warning), soft chirping (contentment/readiness to breed), hissing (fear/aggression), singing/whistling (mating display), flock calls (contact/separation)
- **Interspecies Communication**: Can mimic household sounds (microwaves, phones, dog barks), moderate ability to mimic human speech (especially males), uses crest position to communicate mood to humans

## Husbandry Environment
- **Temperature Gradient**: 18-26°C
- **Humidity Range**: 40-60%
- **UVB Requirement**: 60x45x60cm
- **Diet Type**: Pellets 60-70%, fresh vegetables/fruits 20-30%, seeds/treats 10%

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