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The Cockatiel is a small crested parrot, about 30 cm long including the tail, and one of the friendliest pet birds. Cockatiels are gentle, whistle and can copy simple sounds, with males usually the better singers. A hand-tamed bird can be very affectionate, but it needs daily time out of the cage and company, and a well-cared-for cockatiel can live for fifteen years or more. They are fine for apartments, though the whistling can start at dawn.

In the UAE, keep the cage indoors, away from direct sun and from air conditioning blasts. A balcony in summer is dangerous, and a cockatiel must never be left in a parked car. Cockatiels shed a fine, powdery dust, so wipe the area often, and talk to your doctor if anyone at home has allergies. For fluffed-up feathers, a bird that stops eating or any breathing change, ask your vet, ideally an avian vet.

Ask to see the bird handled and eating. Ask where it was bred, whether it carries a closed ring or a microchip, and whether it was hand-reared. A bird brought from abroad needs an import permit and health certificate, so check the current rules with MOCCAE or your municipality. On AnimalMarket24, asking prices have mostly been between AED 1,000 and AED 7,000, a very wide spread, so compare a few ads. Rehoming an adult bird is another option.