Piety - Etymology. 1  The word piety comes from the Latin word pietas, the noun form of the adjective pius (which means devout or dutiful). Pietas in traditional Latin usage expressed a complex, highly valued Roman virtue; a man with pietas respected his responsibilities to gods, country, parents, and kin.
Many people when they get a cockatiel want to know How Long Does A Cockatiel Live ?. The average lifespan of a cockatiel is around 12 years to 15 years. However, if you look after your bird well and ensure that it eats healthily, you can extend the lifespan of your cockatiel to even 20 years if not more. Cockatiels are quite intelligent and can be taught to whistle, imitate sounds and even speak.
Except for the Budgerigar, the Cockatiel is rated as the most popular and widely kept of the approximately 340 species of the order of psittacine birds. They are a hardier bird than their rival, the Budgie, and have a life span of 15 to 20 years versus the Budgie's 7 to 8. They are gentle and sociable by nature and have pert, bright personalities. They quickly pick up words and phrases and especially love to whistle.