Cockatiel (noun)

A small gray and yellow Australian parrot with a distinctive crest and often kept as a pet.

Origin:

Unknown.

Examples:

1. My favorite bird at the pet store was a cheerful little cockatiel.
2. Cockatiels are known for their affectionate and social nature.
3. I trained my cockatiel to mimic several different sounds and words.
4. Cockatiels are one of the most popular species of pet birds in the world.
5. I was surprised by how affectionate and responsive my cockatiel was, despite its small size.