Description: The White-faced Cockatiel for sale,(Cacatuidae) has a white or grayish face and is a stunning cockatiel mutation. They stand out because they have no orange cheek patches or yellow coloring at all. The name of this mutation, derived from the male, is fairly self explanatory. The male is the most attractive of the two sexes with a brilliant contrasting white face. The female's face, on the other hand, has a greyish coloration. The females will also have the barred markings underneath their tail feathers while the males will have none.
White-faced Cockatiels first appeared in 1964. Today they are fairly common mutations. Some very pretty Whiteface varieties are created when combined with other cockatiel mutations and each of these mixes further enhances the beauty of these pet birds. Some of the different color varieties they come in include grey, pearl, cinnamon, pied, and albino. White faced cockatiels are fairly easy to breed and can live between 16-25 years.
Geography: Australia
Song / Call: Click here for the Cockatiels Song / Call
Size: 12" - 14" long
Sexing: Some cockatiels are easily sexed visually while others are not. If there is not a gender option available when ordering, we are unable to guarantee gender.
Temperament: Cockatiel parrots travel in flocks in the wild and this influences cockatiel behavior in captivity. Their social 'flock' disposition along with their native habitat makes them well suited as pets. They are hardy and adapt easily to change. A big plus is that cockatiels are not noisy and can be left alone for long periods of time. They make a very loving and devoted pet if bonded properly.
Breeding: Cockatiels are generally easy to breed
Diet: High Quality Cockatiel Seed, Australian Blend Goldenfeast, Fruits, Greens, Meats, Hard Boiled or Scrambled Eggs, Peanuts, Cuttlefish Bone, Dried Egg Food
DNA Testing Note: If a DNA test is selected by a customer to determine gender of a bird, a charge of $99.00 is charged per test, and the results may take 3-6 plus weeks for results.
* If there is not a gender option listed for this bird on our website, that particular species is 'monomorphic,' which means we’re unable to determine gender without DNA testing. If no DNA testing is ordered, we are unable to guarantee a preferred gender, but will do our best if you note your preference in the comment section of your order. See our FAQs for more info.
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My bird came healthy and on time, and it arrived about a week after I ordered! My bird was shy and a little stressed for the first couple of days, but customer service was fantastic and helped me make sure my bird pulled through! It is definitely not tame, however I’ve gotten it to eat out of my hand consistently in just a couple of days. Will update if anything changes, but I would certainly order form here again!
Received another happy, healthy bird from The Finch Farm. The staff their will treat you right and go out of their way to meet your needs. They even ship super fast. Can't wait to decide on my next purchase. Thanks!
