The second and larger branch is formed by the genus Cacatua, comprising 11 species of white-plumaged cockatoos and four monotypic genera that branched off earlier namely the pink and white Major Mitchell's cockatoo, the pink and grey galah, the mainly grey gang-gang cockatoo and the large black-plumaged palm cockatoo.Ĭockatoos prefer to eat seeds, tubers, corms, fruit, flowers and insects. The five large black-coloured cockatoos of the genus Calyptorhynchus form one branch. The remaining species are in two main clades. The phylogenetic position of the cockatiel remains unresolved, except that it is one of the earliest offshoots of the cockatoo lineage. On average they are larger than other parrots however, the cockatiel, the smallest cockatoo species, is a small bird. Their plumage is generally less colourful than that of other parrots, being mainly white, grey or black and often with coloured features in the crest, cheeks or tail. The family has a mainly Australasian distribution, ranging from the Philippines and the eastern Indonesian islands of Wallacea to New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and Australia.Ĭockatoos are recognisable by the prominent crests and curved bills. Along with the Psittacoidea ( true parrots) and the Strigopoidea (large New Zealand parrots), they make up the order Psittaciformes. Finches tend to be less social with humans and may benefit from living in pairs or larger aviary flocks.A cockatoo is any of the 21 species of parrots belonging to the family Cacatuidae, the only family in the superfamily Cacatuoidea. The most common varieties carried by PetSmart are the society finch and the zebra finch. PetSmart typically charges about $50 for a single finch. If you’re in the market for a cockatiel, check with your local PetSmart but be prepared to continue your search elsewhere. In general, PetSmart’s bird prices usually tend towards the high side. However, the average cost for a cockatiel tends to be $80-$250. Image Credit: QuickStartProjects, Shutterstock How Much Do Cockatiels Cost at PetSmart?Ĭockatiels are not always available at PetSmart, to the point that they don’t have a price listed online. Available colors, varieties, and genders will vary so check with your local store to find out what parakeets they have in stock. Those who don’t have a local PetSmart retailer will need to look elsewhere to purchase their new feathered friend. Live animals, including parakeets, can’t be purchased online from PetSmart but only in a physical store. However, parakeets are social birds and many owners choose to purchase a pair, especially if they know they won’t be able to spend as much time with their bird. Parakeets at PetSmart generally cost around $40. What you will need to do is contact your local store or others in the area to find out what birds they have available and whether they plan to carry the one you’re looking for. If you’re looking for a bird species not commonly carried by PetSmart, it doesn’t necessarily mean you won’t be able to find one there. Only prices for the most commonly stocked species are available from PetSmart’s website, and range between roughly $40-$150 each.
Because of this, the types of birds carried in each PetSmart store will vary widely. We’ll also let you know what supplies you’ll need to plan on purchasing for your bird and how much they cost.Īvailability of Birds at PetSmart Image Credit: Mike Mozart, CC BY 2.0), Wikimedia Commonsīirds, especially large ones like African gray parrots or macaws, take up a lot of space compared to other small exotic pets. In this article, we’ll cover how much parakeets, cockatiels, finches, and other popular pet birds cost at PetSmart. You can expect to pay between $40-$250 depending on the bird you are looking to purchase. While pet birds can be purchased from a variety of sources, the most convenient choice for many people is their local PetSmart store. With so many different types of birds to choose from, one way you might narrow down your choices is by the cost of each species. Available in a dazzling array of colors and sizes, pet birds provide hours of entertainment and companionship to their owners.
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