If you own a cockatiel or have handled one then you may know already that these birds of odd shaped beaks different from other birds. You may have even had your finger “hooked” by the bill of your cockatiel. In general, a cockatiel’s beak has a curve at the end instead of the typical pointed shape. The cockatiel’s beak is curved so that it can climb things like trees, a perch, cage sidings, and even your mother’s lace curtains. In the wild, Cockatiels frequently crawl up trees using their beak as an aid. They do so by sticking their beak into the tree and using the curve as a hook to provide an extra stronghold for climbing and lifting the rest of their body weight. With this in mind, be especially cautious when holding your Cockatiel. If your bird feel threatened, he may “hook” you with his beak. Click here to learn more or call your veterinary clinic Middletown, DE.
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