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Origin of the name cockatiel

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Subject: Origin of the name cockatiel
From: "Grant Cowell" <>
Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2006 17:51:26 +0900
I think you'll find that the names Quarrion & Weiro are aboriginal in
origin. Perhaps someone with more specific knowledge can confirm that?


On Tue, 20 Jun 2006 18:17:29 +1000, "Mike Owen" <>
said:
> Could anyone please shed some light on the origins of the names 
> Cockatiel, Quarrion and Weiro...

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