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cocatiel

Nymphicus hollandicus

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A única espécie de papagaio nativa da Austrália que não é verde, as calopsitas exibem uma elegante combinação de plumagem corporal cinzenta, rosto amarelo e proeminentes manchas bucais cor de laranja. Nativas do mato interior da Austrália e campo aberto perto da água, são nómadas e altamente sociais, seguindo chuvas e disponibilidade de alimento por vastas distâncias. O papagaio de estimação mais popular do mundo a seguir ao periquito-australiano, as calopsitas são valorizadas pelas suas personalidades gentis, capacidade de imitar sons e encantadoras exibições de crista.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan, United Arab Emirates), Europe (10 countries), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オカメインコ
Chinese 雞尾鸚鵡
Spanish Cacatúa ninfa
French Calopsitte élégante
German Nymphensittich
Portuguese cocatiel
Russian Корелла

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of cocatiel?
The scientific name of cocatiel is Nymphicus hollandicus. It belongs to the genus Nymphicus.
Where does cocatiel live?
cocatiel is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan, United Arab Emirates), Europe (10 countries), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovenia, Spain.
What family does cocatiel belong to?
cocatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus) belongs to the genus Nymphicus, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.
What kingdom does cocatiel belong to?
cocatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

Native Range — 14 Countries

Genus Nymphicus — 1 Species

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cocatiel
Nymphicus hollandicus
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