cockatiel
(Nymphicus hollandicus)
This species is Introduced in the United States
Origin
Nymphicus hollandicus is native to Australia. Cockatiels were introduced to the United States as escaped or intentionally released pets.
Life Cycle
Adults reach 13 in. (33 cm) in length. Males are slate grey in coloration and have a yellow head with an orange ear patch. The secondary feathers are white and the undertail covert feathers are black. Females are grey and yellow in coloration on the head and the orange ear patch is duller than males. N. hollandicus primarily feed on seeds. Cockatiels form monogamous pairs that stay together throughout the year with breeding occurring during the rainy season. Nesting in large tree cavities, eggs are incubated for 17-23 days with chick able to leave the nest 5 weeks after hatching.
Distribution
N. hollandicus is found in Florida.
Control Efforts
N. hollandicus in larger populations could potentially threaten crops.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/uw/uw21300.pdf
https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Nymphicus_hollandicus/
https://www.parrots.org/encyclopedia/cockatiel
Nymphicus hollandicus is native to Australia. Cockatiels were introduced to the United States as escaped or intentionally released pets.
Life Cycle
Adults reach 13 in. (33 cm) in length. Males are slate grey in coloration and have a yellow head with an orange ear patch. The secondary feathers are white and the undertail covert feathers are black. Females are grey and yellow in coloration on the head and the orange ear patch is duller than males. N. hollandicus primarily feed on seeds. Cockatiels form monogamous pairs that stay together throughout the year with breeding occurring during the rainy season. Nesting in large tree cavities, eggs are incubated for 17-23 days with chick able to leave the nest 5 weeks after hatching.
Distribution
N. hollandicus is found in Florida.
Control Efforts
N. hollandicus in larger populations could potentially threaten crops.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/uw/uw21300.pdf
https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Nymphicus_hollandicus/
https://www.parrots.org/encyclopedia/cockatiel
Maps
EDDMapS Distribution - This map is incomplete and is based only on current site and county level reports made by experts, herbaria, and literature. For more information, visit www.eddmaps.org
State Lists - This map identifies those states that have this species on their invasive species list or law.
Taxonomic Rank
| Domain: Eukarya |
| Kingdom: Animalia |
| Phylum: Chordata |
| Class: Aves |
| Order: Psittaciformes |
| Family: Psittacidae |
| Genus: Nymphicus |
| Nymphicus hollandicus |
References
Common Name Reference: Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database.
Scientific Name Reference: Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database.