Yeah, he just pecks at food and has the CUTEST look on his face while he eat it! He just grabs toys to stabilize it but only his left talon, never his right (he is left taloned which is neat since most birds are right taloned!). He is like the African grey, the green cheeked conure, and the cockatiel I have always wanted!
Yeah, I believe it’s the charm of talon holding and mimicking abilities which they are known for, along with their gorgeous colors! Also, I guess it’s some sort of “wow factor” for some people (which I do not believe those who use birds as status symbols or use them as some sort of art piece to have any bird) but we will just ignore those people.
From what I have heard (I have only had experience with one cockatiel who is the opposite of the cockatiel stereotype so I can’t exactly say I have seen much), they tend to make great companions and are pretty chill. But if you end up with a tiny crackhead with wings like I did, I along with many others can provide advice!
Ooh I want a Quaker too! But I want every bird so…