This bird has more than doubled his species’ expected lifespan.
Sonny has lived with his family in Illinois for the past three decades ...
The cockatiel is one of the more popular companion birds. They originated from Australia but have also been found in Tasmania, where the cockatiel population is thought to be due to an accidental ...
An Illinois family's 33-year-old pet cockatiel, named Sonny, was officially named the oldest bird of his species by Guinness ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A pet owner was touched by the way their "mean" animal showed them affection, years after the bird was rescued. Nippy wasn't a ...
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World's oldest cockatiel calls Illinois home

Sonny is getting a lot of accolades well into his 30s.
This bird is one in a million. Whether it's a tail-wagging dog or a head-bobbing bird, happy animals are sure to put a smile on anyone's face. Yum Yum the cockatiel is no exception, though his bright ...
It's no secret that plenty of pets struggle to deal with separation anxiety when their owners leave them at home for the day. Some pets cry, paw, or give their best puppy eyes to try and persuade ...
This Cockatiel built himself a 'train car' out of a box and immediately went full vroom.
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A Northbrook, Ill.-based cockatiel named Sonny has officially landed the title of the World's Oldest Cockatiel Living, per the ...
A pet owner was touched by the way their "mean" animal showed them affection, years after the bird was rescued. Nippy wasn't a sweet bird, but he was a beloved pet. That's why it's so heartwarming to ...