Cockatiel Parrot Price in Pakistan (2026): All Colours and Mutations Priced

Published Oct 14, 2026By FrenchieFomo Team

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Rashid from Liaquatabad, Karachi wanted to buy a pair of Lutino Cockatiels for his home aviary. At Empress Market, prices ranged wildly from Rs. 4,000 for a wild-caught scruffy pair to Rs. 14,000 for home-bred hand-fed chicks. Without knowing mutation distinctions and health markers, buyers often overpay for standard mutations or bring home sick birds. Understanding current 2026 market pricing ensures you get healthy, ethically bred birds at fair rates.

Cockatiels (*Cocktail tota*) are the second most popular companion birds in Pakistan after budgies. They are calm, whistle melodious tunes, and breed reliably in domestic aviaries. Prices vary depending on color mutation, age, hand-taming level, and whether the pair is proven for breeding. Here is the complete 2026 market price guide across Pakistan.

پاکستان میں کاک ٹیل طوطے کی 2026 کی تازہ ترین قیمتیں

پاکستان میں کاک ٹیل طوطے کی قیمت اس کے رنگ، نسل اور عمر پر منحصر ہوتی ہے۔ سادہ گرے کاک ٹیل کا جوڑا 3,500 سے 5,000 روپے میں ملتا ہے، جبکہ لوٹینو (پیلے رنگ کا لال آنکھوں والا) کا جوڑا 6,000 سے 8,500 روپے میں فروخت ہوتا ہے۔ نایاب البائنو (سفید) اور وائٹ فیس کاک ٹیل کا جوڑا 12,000 سے 22,000 روپے تک ہوتا ہے۔ ہمیشہ تصدیق شدہ بریڈر سے صحت مند پرندہ خریدیں۔

Cockatiel mutation price table across Pakistan (2026)

Current market price ranges for popular cockatiel mutations in Pakistani pet markets

Cockatiel Mutation	Visual Appearance	Single Hand-Fed Chick Price	Adult Breeding Pair Price
Grey (Normal)	Classic charcoal body, yellow crest, orange cheek patches	Rs. 1,500 - Rs. 2,500	Rs. 3,500 - Rs. 5,000
Lutino (Yellow)	Bright yellow/white body, fiery orange cheeks, red eyes	Rs. 2,500 - Rs. 4,000	Rs. 6,000 - Rs. 8,500
Pearl	Lace-like white/yellow scallop patterns across wings and back	Rs. 2,500 - Rs. 4,000	Rs. 6,500 - Rs. 9,000
Pied	Random irregular yellow and grey patches across body	Rs. 2,000 - Rs. 3,500	Rs. 5,000 - Rs. 7,500
Whiteface	Charcoal grey body with striking pure white face (no orange cheeks)	Rs. 4,000 - Rs. 6,500	Rs. 10,000 - Rs. 15,000
Albino (Pure White)	Pure solid snow-white feathers, pink feet, ruby red eyes	Rs. 6,000 - Rs. 9,000	Rs. 14,000 - Rs. 22,000

4 factors that influence cockatiel pricing in Pakistan

1. Hand-tamed vs aviary-bred: Hand-fed baby cockatiels that step onto fingers and whistle cost 30 to 50 percent more than aviary-raised birds because breeders spend weeks syringe-feeding them.

2. Red eye vs black eye genetics: Red-eyed mutations (Lutino, Albino) command higher market demand among Pakistani hobbyists than dark-eyed birds.

3. City variations: Prices in Karachi and Lahore pet markets (Tollinton, Empress Market) are generally 10 to 15 percent lower than in Islamabad, Peshawar, or Quetta due to higher local breeder supply.

4. Breeding history: A verified pair that has successfully laid eggs and raised chicks (*confirmed breeder pair*) costs significantly more than two unproven young birds.

Before buying a cockatiel pair, have an avian vet perform a health check to verify clear eyes, clean nostrils, and healthy vent feathers. Find a bird vet on FrenchieFomo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:How much does it cost to maintain a pair of cockatiels monthly in Pakistan?

Feeding a pair of cockatiels with clean seed mix, fresh vegetables, cuttlefish bone, and egg food costs approximately Rs. 1,500 to Rs. 2,500 per month.

Q:What is the best cage size for a pair of cockatiels?

A breeding pair needs a cage measuring at least 24 inches wide, 18 inches deep, and 24 inches high with bar spacing no wider than 0.75 inches.

Q:Can a single cockatiel live happily without a partner?

Yes, a single hand-tamed cockatiel will thrive if human family members spend at least two to three hours daily interacting, whistling, and playing with it.