1. A small Australian parrot with a crest, gray and white plumage, and yellow and orange markings on the head; commonly kept as a pet.
Usage: Also called a cockatiel.; The spelling 'cockateel' is less common than 'cockatiel' in modern usage.

Examples

• She bought a cockateel as a pet for her daughter.
• The cockateel whistled a cheerful tune from its cage.
• Cockateels are smaller than most other parrot species.
• My cockateel loves to perch on my shoulder.
• The bird's distinctive crest raised when it became excited.