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Published: 2009-02-15 18:33:54 +0000 UTC; Views: 1856; Favourites: 68; Downloads: 0
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The Cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus), also known as the Quarrion and the Weiro, is the smallest and genuinely miniature cockatoo endemic to Australia. They are prized as a household pet throughout the world and are relatively easy to breed. As a caged bird Cockatiels are second only in popularity to the Budgerigar.The only member of the genus Nymphicus, the Cockatiel has previously been considered a crested parrot or small cockatoo. However, more recent molecular studies have settled the debate. These indicate that the Cockatiel belongs in the Cockatoo Subfamily Calyptorhynchinae (commonly known as Dark Cockatoos). They are hence now classified as the smallest of the Cacatuidae (Cockatoo family). Cockatiels are natively found across the outback regions of inland Australia, and favour the Australian wetlands, scrublands, and bush lands.
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I love these birds. I had a grey and white one named Kramer and a a grey and white one with orange cheeks named Dannion. They were such a joy to have around. Unfortunately, the parents sold them when I was in my late teens. This picture is wonderful.
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That's too bad. Thank you for the compliment
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Wow, this is really beautiful. I love the background colors, such a contrast to the cute bird itself.
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lovely colors to bad the sharp isn't the best but still really nice
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wauw this photo is amazing, such pretty colours, i just had to look at it when i saw it from afar, i love strong contrast pictures
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i was going to write a critique but i need a membership for that, but i was just going to say this is a great photo, you really caputured the cockatiel well. The colour contrast is really quite nice, at first i didn't really like the contrast but it grew on me quickly.
I like the way you got it sitting puffed up, i have a few cockatiels as pets and i know that this is what they do a lot! haha.
The only thing i guess i didn't really like was that there wasn't much of a landscape, but really thats just my personal preferance, i like to see birds in the wild so i like to see their surronds, but i guess the shot isn't always as ideal as we would like.
but i do like this photo, it really captures cockatiels, thankyou
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Thank you very much for the compliment
Hehe I'm glad it grew on you.
I like wildlife photo's the best too
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This pic has been featured in my news article [link]
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I really like this.
The red beam makes a really nice contrast against the black.
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It seems that it was in a dark room, no?
I didn't know these birds were australian, as they are everywhere on the planet. Sadly, I think it's difficult for no-australian people imagining them flying free...
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It wasn't, I changed the levels in PS 
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very cute and awesome! and a great contrast with great lights!!!!!!!
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Thank you 
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