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# **cockatiel**

**Worth a look****55/100 **

cockatiel shows low returns (0.0%), but a small market ($685K/yr) keeps it on the watch list.

**Market/yr**

**$685K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+194.3%**

**Products**

**22**

**Brands**

**12**

was 14 a year ago

**Sellers**

**54**

**Price range**

**$2.39–$24.75**

**Returns**

**0.0%**

**Rating**

**4.6★**

**Worth a look**

Scored 55/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**28**

 ×0.30

Growth

**76**

 ×0.30

Competition

**53**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**30**

 ×0.10

Returns

**100**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +194.3% year over year.

8K4KSpike '24Holiday '24Prime Day '25Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.2×

## **Competition**

- Kaytee45% - Wild Harvest20% - ZuPreem15% - Sweet Harvest6% - KikiBirds3% - Living World3% - Other (6 brands)9%

The top 5 products take 54% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 12 brands and 54 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**12 **▼falling

was 14 a year ago

**Sellers**

**54**

**Top 5 brand share**

**89%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Kaytee Forti-Diet Pro Health Nourish+Protect Cockatiel Food Comprehensive Nutrition Backed by Science Digestive Health Immune Support 5 pounds](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41eUNCboGxL.jpg) [**Kaytee Forti-Diet Pro Health Nourish+Protect Cockatiel Food Comprehensive Nutrition Backed by Science Digestive Health Immune Support 5 pounds**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001VACPE2)

Kaytee$12.314.7★7,12022%▲rising

2
![Wild Harvest Universal Blend for Medium and Large Birds 10 Pounds; Fortified Nutrition](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wbtr0bPGL.jpg) [**Wild Harvest Universal Blend for Medium and Large Birds 10 Pounds; Fortified Nutrition**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09D15R1LJ)

Wild Harvest$12.324.5★19,34110%▼falling

3
![Kaytee Fiesta Cockatiel Food Nutritious and Fun Blend Supports Skin Feather Digestion Brain and Heart Health 2.5 pounds](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51bB-zNwVaL.jpg) [**Kaytee Fiesta Cockatiel Food Nutritious and Fun Blend Supports Skin Feather Digestion Brain and Heart Health 2.5 pounds**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FXSISS)

Kaytee$11.914.6★2,2688%▲rising

4
![Kaytee Fiesta Cockatiel Food Nutritious and Fun Blend Supports Skin Feather Digestion Brain and Heart Health 4.5 pounds](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51F0NDA2TbL.jpg) [**Kaytee Fiesta Cockatiel Food Nutritious and Fun Blend Supports Skin Feather Digestion Brain and Heart Health 4.5 pounds**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FXR532)

Kaytee$18.994.6★2,2687%▲rising

5
![Kaytee Forti-Diet Pro Health+Safflower Nourish+Protect Cockatiel Food Supports Breeding and Molting Nutrition Backed by Science Digestive and Brain Health 4 pounds](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41BsA9tbMFL.jpg) [**Kaytee Forti-Diet Pro Health+Safflower Nourish+Protect Cockatiel Food Supports Breeding and Molting Nutrition Backed by Science Digestive and Brain Health 4 pounds**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013GLHSD6)

Kaytee$9.094.7★3,4857%▼falling

6
![Wild Harvest WH-83541 Wild Harvest Advanced Nutrition Diet for Cockatiels 4.5-Pound](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41UoNMa1yPL.jpg) [**Wild Harvest WH-83541 Wild Harvest Advanced Nutrition Diet for Cockatiels 4.5-Pound**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N4V2E0G)

Wild Harvest$13.064.6★2,9836%—flat

7
![ZuPreem Smart Selects Pellets & Seed Blend Daily Food for Cockatiel Lovebird Quaker Conure Lorikeet Core Nutrition Food for Medium Birds Essential Vitamins Conure Feed (M 2.5 lbs)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51JF8IvSMML.jpg) [**ZuPreem Smart Selects Pellets & Seed Blend Daily Food for Cockatiel Lovebird Quaker Conure Lorikeet Core Nutrition Food for Medium Birds Essential Vitamins Conure Feed (M 2.5 lbs)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KOWG0WQ)

ZuPreem$11.144.5★1,0245%▲rising

8
![ZuPreem Sensible Seed Bird Food Cockatiel Lovebird Quaker Small Conure Seed and Pellet Blend for Medium Birds Food Mixer Topper Enriching Variety Made in the USA (M 2 lbs)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/513+i5ZlQPL.jpg) [**ZuPreem Sensible Seed Bird Food Cockatiel Lovebird Quaker Small Conure Seed and Pellet Blend for Medium Birds Food Mixer Topper Enriching Variety Made in the USA (M 2 lbs)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GVVJJCG)

ZuPreem$12.484.7★1,3924%▲rising

9
![Sweet Harvest Cockatiel Bird Food (No Sunflower Seeds) 4 lbs Bag - Seed Mix for Cockatiels](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51+Zev7IV7L.jpg) [**Sweet Harvest Cockatiel Bird Food (No Sunflower Seeds) 4 lbs Bag - Seed Mix for Cockatiels**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002QIJ1E)

Sweet Harvest$24.534.6★2,0134%▼falling

10

![ZuPreem FruitBlend Bird Food Bird Feed Pellets for Cockatiels Lovebirds Quakers Small Conures & Lorikeets Core Nutrition with Natural Fruit Cockatiel Food Conure Feed (Medium 2 lb Bag)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51OrpbSm9jL.jpg) [**ZuPreem FruitBlend Bird Food Bird Feed Pellets for Cockatiels Lovebirds Quakers Small Conures & Lorikeets Core Nutrition with Natural Fruit Cockatiel Food Conure Feed (Medium 2 lb Bag)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0054RV486)

ZuPreem$13.694.6★4,2734%—flat

11

![Wild Harvest Daily Blend Nutrition Diet 2 Pounds Bird Food for Cockatiels Lovebirds and Small Hookbills](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41zd3aXjZ1L.jpg) [**Wild Harvest Daily Blend Nutrition Diet 2 Pounds Bird Food for Cockatiels Lovebirds and Small Hookbills**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LYQL5A6)

Wild Harvest$2.394.7★2,1883%▲rising

12

![KikiBirds Premium Parrot Food| Protein-Rich Low-Fat Formula | Cockatiel Conure Lovebird Quaker Parrotlet | No Corn Soy Peanuts | Gourmet Whole Grains & Seeds | Daily Maintenance Blend (1 lb)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4109lOKhOGL.jpg) [**KikiBirds Premium Parrot Food| Protein-Rich Low-Fat Formula | Cockatiel Conure Lovebird Quaker Parrotlet | No Corn Soy Peanuts | Gourmet Whole Grains & Seeds | Daily Maintenance Blend (1 lb)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGRTYD3G)

KikiBirds$14.064.4★5033%—flat

13

![Living World - Millet Spray for Birds 3.5 Oz Premium Treat for Budgies Canaries Finches Cockatiels and Other Pet Birds](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51OtPiKTvwL.jpg) [**Living World - Millet Spray for Birds 3.5 Oz Premium Treat for Budgies Canaries Finches Cockatiels and Other Pet Birds**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002DH3EG)

Living World$4.434.6★7,9843%▲rising

14

![ZuPreem Pure Fun Bird Food Cockatiel Lovebird Quaker Small Conure Lorikeet Bird Seed and Pellets Blend for Medium Birds ZuPreemEnriching Variety Made in USA Cockatiel Food (Medium 2 lb bag)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51o-K41SIxL.jpg) [**ZuPreem Pure Fun Bird Food Cockatiel Lovebird Quaker Small Conure Lorikeet Bird Seed and Pellets Blend for Medium Birds ZuPreemEnriching Variety Made in USA Cockatiel Food (Medium 2 lb bag)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GVVJJDU)

ZuPreem$13.794.7★1,0602%—flat

15

![Sweet Harvest Kaylor-Made Cockatiel Food Without Sunflower](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51XP4UHS8ZL.jpg) [**Sweet Harvest Kaylor-Made Cockatiel Food Without Sunflower**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002ML2P8)

Sweet Harvest$17.954.7★4032%—flat

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## **Product shelf**

All 22 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Kaytee Forti-Diet Pro Health Nourish+Protect Cockatiel Food Comprehensive Nutrition Backed by Science Digestive Health Immune Support 5 pounds](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41eUNCboGxL.jpg)**Kaytee Forti-Diet Pro Health Nourish+Protect Cockatiel Food Comprehensive Nutrition Backed by Science Digestive Health Immune Support 5 pounds** Kaytee**$12.31**4.7★7,120 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001VACPE2) [![Wild Harvest Universal Blend for Medium and Large Birds 10 Pounds; Fortified Nutrition](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wbtr0bPGL.jpg)**Wild Harvest Universal Blend for Medium and Large Birds 10 Pounds; Fortified Nutrition** Wild Harvest**$12.32**4.5★19,341 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09D15R1LJ) [![Kaytee Fiesta Cockatiel Food Nutritious and Fun Blend Supports Skin Feather Digestion Brain and Heart Health 2.5 pounds](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51bB-zNwVaL.jpg)**Kaytee Fiesta Cockatiel Food Nutritious and Fun Blend Supports Skin Feather Digestion Brain and Heart Health 2.5 pounds** Kaytee**$11.91**4.6★2,268 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FXSISS) [![Kaytee Fiesta Cockatiel Food Nutritious and Fun Blend Supports Skin Feather Digestion Brain and Heart Health 4.5 pounds](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51F0NDA2TbL.jpg)**Kaytee Fiesta Cockatiel Food Nutritious and Fun Blend Supports Skin Feather Digestion Brain and Heart Health 4.5 pounds** Kaytee**$18.99**4.6★2,268 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FXR532) [![Kaytee Forti-Diet Pro Health+Safflower Nourish+Protect Cockatiel Food Supports Breeding and Molting Nutrition Backed by Science Digestive and Brain Health 4 pounds](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41BsA9tbMFL.jpg)**Kaytee Forti-Diet Pro Health+Safflower Nourish+Protect Cockatiel Food Supports Breeding and Molting Nutrition Backed by Science Digestive and Brain Health 4 pounds** Kaytee**$9.09**4.7★3,485 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013GLHSD6) [![Wild Harvest WH-83541 Wild Harvest Advanced Nutrition Diet for Cockatiels 4.5-Pound](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41UoNMa1yPL.jpg)**Wild Harvest WH-83541 Wild Harvest Advanced Nutrition Diet for Cockatiels 4.5-Pound** Wild Harvest**$13.06**4.6★2,983 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N4V2E0G) [![ZuPreem Smart Selects Pellets & Seed Blend Daily Food for Cockatiel Lovebird Quaker Conure Lorikeet Core Nutrition Food for Medium Birds Essential Vitamins Conure Feed (M 2.5 lbs)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51JF8IvSMML.jpg)**ZuPreem Smart Selects Pellets & Seed Blend Daily Food for Cockatiel Lovebird Quaker Conure Lorikeet Core Nutrition Food for Medium Birds Essential Vitamins Conure Feed (M 2.5 lbs)** ZuPreem**$11.14**4.5★1,024 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KOWG0WQ) [![ZuPreem Sensible Seed Bird Food Cockatiel Lovebird Quaker Small Conure Seed and Pellet Blend for Medium Birds Food Mixer Topper Enriching Variety Made in the USA (M 2 lbs)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/513+i5ZlQPL.jpg)**ZuPreem Sensible Seed Bird Food Cockatiel Lovebird Quaker Small Conure Seed and Pellet Blend for Medium Birds Food Mixer Topper Enriching Variety Made in the USA (M 2 lbs)** ZuPreem**$12.48**4.7★1,392 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GVVJJCG)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Pet Friendly**33%

*“My birds love this”*

**Value For Money**17%

*“Good Value”*

**Quality-Overall**16%

*“Excellent quality”*

**Taste-Overall**8%

*“Good food, great seller”*

**Freshness**5%

*“Fresh”*

**Ingredients-Overall**3%

*“Supreme is a very good bird seed good quality ingredients my bird loves it”*

**Smell**2%

*“It smells so fresh”*

**Fun/Entertainment Experience**2%

*“It keeps them engaged”*

**Flavor**2%

*“Great variety of fruits and veggies too”*

**Ease Of Use**2%

*“Great for my use”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**24%

*“The bag is small”*

**Value For Money**13%

*“I find it a little on the pricey side”*

**Quality-Overall**10%

*“Not great quality”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**7%

*“Not as advertised”*

**Smell**7%

*“Chemical smell”*

**Stale/Rotten/Spoiled**6%

*“Product is rancid”*

**Contamination**4%

*“This product was full of bugs that hatched immediately”*

**Natural Resource Wastage**2%

*“Youll end up wasting a bunch of it”*

**Taste-Overall**2%

*“ok. birds dont seem to eat so much after I have spoiled with other treats”*

**Indigestion**2%

*“My bird became ill shortly after eating one of these”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall36% - Advertised Vs Actual Product16% - Defective Material/Parts11% - Smell7% - Leak-Proof5% - Stale/Rotten/Spoiled4% - Quality-Overall4% - Functionality-Overall3% - Contamination3% - Compatibility-Overall3%