Where do cockatiels live in nature?

Cockatiels are social birds, living together in large flocks. They eat, play and breed in family groups. They are able to protect each other from predators by taking flight whenever a bird hears or sees something unusual. read more

In contrast to most cockatoos, the cockatiel has long tail feathers roughly making up half of its total length. At 30 to 33 cm (12 to 13 in), the cockatiel is the smallest of the cockatoos which are generally larger at between 30 and 60 cm (12 and 23.5 in). read more

Wild cockatiels live in dry regions where they sometimes have to spend periods of time without drinking water. They readily travel to find it. They reside in arid and semiarid grasslands and farmlands, and eat many different kinds of fruits wherever they're found. read more