Great bird but needs more time than expected

Cockatiels are often marketed as low-maintenance birds and I think that is slightly misleading. My bird needs at least two hours out of his cage daily and gets stressed and screamy if confined too long. He is not a bird you can leave all week and visit on weekends. That said, when I give him the time he needs he is absolutely delightful and well worth the effort. Just go in with realistic expectations.