Piety - Etymology. 1  The word piety comes from the Latin word pietas, the noun form of the adjective pius (which means devout or dutiful). Pietas in traditional Latin usage expressed a complex, highly valued Roman virtue; a man with pietas respected his responsibilities to gods, country, parents, and kin.
Many people when they get a cockatiel want to know How Long Does A Cockatiel Live ?. The average lifespan of a cockatiel is around 12 years to 15 years. However, if you look after your bird well and ensure that it eats healthily, you can extend the lifespan of your cockatiel to even 20 years if not more. Cockatiels are quite intelligent and can be taught to whistle, imitate sounds and even speak.
Also, it is very easy to take care of the bird unlike other species of parrots. Although the bird is a native of Australia, it is quite common to find cockatiels as pets all over the world. Usually in the wild, cockatiels either live in pairs or in a small flock. You will find them living quite close to water bodies. However, pet shops today supply cockatiels to anyone who is interested in owning this beautiful, friendly and intelligent bird.