![]() ![]() CockatielsĪ cockatiel or a miniature cockatoo are a parrot species endemic to Australia. Their colors range from yellow, orange, brown, white and even red. CanariesĪ canary is a small songbird originating from Macaronesian island, brought to Europe first by the Spanish. These inhabitants of forested areas can live up to an average lifespan of 50 years. Caiques are listed as an endemic species of least concern, and are known for their bright colors. The Caique parrot is a stocky and short tailed species endemic to the Amazon Basin. Budgerigars, the most common type of Parakeets, have a varying lifespan. These long-tailed parrots are the most popular in the world. Some can live up to 18 years, while the parrot life expectancy of others is only 5 years. This predominantly green parrot species can live for at least 25 years, and can grow so old to live up to 75 years. The medium-sized Amazon parrot is native to South America and the Caribbean, and is a known talker. This parrot that can mimic human speech (and that of other parrots) and usually lives from 40 to 60 years, and some live even longer! Amazon Ducks/Swansĭepending on the species, ducks and swans can live anywhere between 10 to 30 years.The African Grey parrot, with its Timneh (TAG) and Congo (CAG) subspecies, is one of the more long living parrot species. Finchesįinches can live 15 to 20 years however, the average is probably closer to 5 to 10 years. CanariesĬanaries may live 20 to 25 years with an average lifespan of 10 to 15 years. ![]() They can be prone to obesity and associated problems. Occasionally, you’ll run across a lovebird that’s 15 to 20 years old. Depending on the type of parakeet, the lifespan may range between 15 to 18 years. Parakeets can live up to 18 years with proper diet and veterinary care. You may see them having birthdays up to 20 years. Parrotlets have a lifespan of approximately 15 years. Females have a lower average lifespan than males, due to reproductive problems such as chronic egg laying. ![]() Their average lifespan is probably around 15 years. Pionus can live up to 30 years with proper care. These noisy little mischief-makers can live anywhere from 15 to 20 years, sometimes up to 35 to 40 years. They are highly intelligent and prone to feather picking and self-mutilation, due to boredom or stress, which can reduce longevity. With proper diet and veterinary care, they should live at least 25 years. African GreysĪfrican Greys have been known to live 50 years or more in captivity. Amazons are very prone to obesity and fatty liver disease, which can lead to death. Average lifespan is probably more around 20 years. AmazonsĪmazons can live 50 years or more with excellent nutrition and veterinary care. With proper diet and veterinary care, they should live 30 to 40 years easily. CockatoosĬockatoos have been known to live well over 40 years in captivity. The smaller “mini” macaw’s lifespan is at the lower end of this range. With proper diet and veterinary care, they should live 30 to 50 years easily. Macaws have been known to live well over 50 years in captivity. The following lists are approximate life spans for various species of birds (keep in mind that how long your bird lives has a lot to do with proper diet and proper veterinary care): Macaws Birds will do their best to hide their illness, sometimes until they’re too ill to recover. This is due mostly to nutritional problems and a lack of veterinary care early in a disease process. The average lifespan for a parrot in captivity is considerably shorter than his potential lifespan. One of the saddest situations faced in the avian veterinary world is the bird that must be euthanized due to feather picking, self-mutilation or other neuroses caused by getting a lot of attention early in life, only to receive a lot less attention due to a change in family circumstances. Parrots, for instance, are unique among pet birds because some of them have the potential to be with you for your entire life. Once you’ve made the decision to enrich your life with a fine feathered friend, it’s important to consider your lifestyle and what bird would best fit into your daily routine. ![]()
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