1. a small Australian parrot with a prominent crest and long tail, commonly kept as a pet

Examples

• The cockatiel perched on her shoulder and whistled a tune.
• My cockatiel has learned to mimic several words.
• The pet store had several colorful cockatiels for sale.
• She taught her cockatiel to step onto her finger.
• The cockatiel’s crest feathers stood up when it was excited.
• Wild cockatiels are native to Australia’s outback regions.