1. Plural of cockateel; small to medium-sized parrots with a crest, native to Australia, popular as pet birds.
Usage: Also spelled 'cockatiels' (more common spelling).; Commonly kept as companion animals.

Examples

• The pet store had three cockateels available for adoption.
• Cockateels are known for their distinctive yellow crests and whistling calls.
• She owns two cockateels that she keeps in a large cage.
• Cockateels require a diet of seeds, fruits, and vegetables to stay healthy.
• The cockateels in the aviary were singing together in the morning.