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How long do parrots live?

I am sure with all the research you have been doing on optimal avian.com that you have learnt that parrots are a big commitment and require special care. How long you will need to provide that can totally depends on the species of parrot you have. some will like 20 -30 years and others can live well over 100 years. it is also important to remember there are always cases of parrots living longer than expected when they receive proper care (learn how to give that to you bird by reading more on optimalavian.com)

Generally smaller birds are 20-30 years and larger birds are 50 – 140 years

Common parrot lifespans

Budgies/parakeet/budgerigar6 – 8 years (can get to 15)
Cockatiels15 – 20 years
Conures25 – 30 years
Lovebirds10 – 15 years
SenegalUp to 50 years
Cockatoo100+ years
African grey40 – 65 years
MacawsUp to 60 years

Want to learn more about Budgie birds? on optimal avian you can learn all kinds of information about Budgies like;

  • What is a budgie
  • Budgie vs parakeet
  • How to tame a budgie
  • How much do budgies cost
  • How to take care of a budgie
  • How long do budgies sleep
  • How long do budgies live
  • What are blood feathers
  • Budgie cages
  • Budgie toys
  • Natural perches for budgies

And other information you will need to know if you plan to adopt a parakeet.