Cockatiel parrot for sale USA (Nymphicus hollandicus) are a member of the cockatoo family and are from Australia. They are a medium sized bird of about 13 inches head to tail that come in different colors of yellows, whites and grey tones with little orange, yellow or white cheeks. Cockatiel parrots for sale are great beginner birds or an experienced bird owner who wants a more mellow type of personality while still having energy to play and socialize. If you have severe allergies to dusts or similar, a cockatiel may not be the bird for you due to them using a powder/dust on their feathers which “waterproofs” them and makes them soft.  See our other species of birds for those that do not have any “feather dust”. Those who must have this species will use an air purifier to help. The average lifespan is about 15 years but have seen anywhere from 10 to over 20 years old. All our cockatiels have some chewable toys, a swing, concrete or cuttlebone nail trimming perch of about 1/2″ inch in width.