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Flickr/oldcockatoo Name: Cockatiel Personality: Cockatiels, the second most popular pet parrot (trailing parakeets), are known for being gentle, playful, sweet and affectionate, says Parrotparrot.com Grooming: Cockatiels have a powder (or dander) on their feathers that they use to clean themselves. Bathing cockatiels with a mist of plain water is fine, but might not be necessary, according to the National Cockatiel Society. You may need to clip your cockatiel's feathers (to keep it from flying) as well as its nails, but you should not have to do anything with their beaks. Common Health Issues: Provided with clean air and a comfortable cage away from heat and draft, these birds are ...