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Oceania
Cockatiel
Nymphicus hollandicus
About this species
The Cockatiel (Cacatuidae) is widely distributed across Oceania, where it favours grassland environments and plays a key role in its ecosystem.
The Cockatiel is part of the order Psittaciformes and the Cacatuidae family. Its preferred habitat is grassland, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Least Concern, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of Oceania.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Cacatuidae family and Psittaciformes order.