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Cockatiel
Selectively bredCommon in the tradeBeginner to keep

Pearl (laced)

A variant of Cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus)

Pearl (laced)

Representative Cockatielphoto — a dedicated image of this exact morph isn't available yet.

A sex-linked mutation creating a scalloped 'pearl' lacing of yellow/white spots across the wings and back.

Keeper tips for this variant

Note males usually molt out their pearling to plain grey by their first adult molt, while hens keep it for life — don't expect the pattern to persist on a cock bird.

This page covers the Pearl (laced) variant. For full husbandry, water params, diet and health —General care: Cockatiel

Other Cockatiels variants

Normal grey (wild-type)LutinoPiedCinnamonWhiteface