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/budgerigar | 6 – 8 years (can get to 15) |
| Cockatiels | 15 – 20 years |
| Conures | 25 – 30 years |
| Lovebirds | 10 – 15 years |
| Senegal | Up to 50 years |
| Cockatoo | 100+ years |
| African grey | 40 – 65 years |
| Macaws | Up to 60 years |