Cockatiels are the gentle ambassadors of the bird world. Many aviculturists owe their passion for birds to a pet Cockatiel they owned or encountered in childhood. The Cockatiel is one of the most popular aviary and pet birds in the world and the curiousity and intelligence of this good natured species is well known.  A long list of recognized mutations, a hardy constitution, an undemanding nature and an eagerness to breed make this species the ideal aviary subject for the novice or experienced aviculturist.