cockatiel
noun
cock·a·tiel
ˈkäk-ə-ˌtēl 
: a crested small gray Australian parrot (Nymphicus hollandicus of the family Cacatuidae) with a yellow head
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At the beginning of the film, viewers are treated to a brief glimpse of Linda’s quiet home life, consisting mostly of nights spent watching Survivor and tending to her pet cockatiel, Sweetie.
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Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 May 2026
On the floor next to them, a small gray, white and yellow cockatiel named Russel is seen slowly inching closer while whistling a song.
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Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 May 2026
On the floor next to them, a small gray, white and yellow cockatiel named Russel is seen slowly inching closer while whistling a song.
—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Cockatiel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cockatiel. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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