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Animals & Nature. Cockatoos (Cacatuidae) are a group of parrots that include cockatiels, cockatoos and corellas. There are a total of 21 species in the cockatoo family, most of which inhabit Australia, the Philippines, several eastern Indonesian islands. Cockatoos are notable for their elaborate crest plumage.
Cockatiels are members of the parrot family and very popular pets in households around the world. Measuring about 12 inches, they have been bred to display different colors not normally found in the wild. The cockatiel is native to Australia, where the bird is commonly referred to as a quarrion. Healthy cockatiels are known to live upwards of 25 years with proper care. With a lot of patience, cockatiels can be taught to talk, and even whistle your favorite songs. There are several types of cockatiels.