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Parrot lifespan

If you’re planning on adding a parrot to your family, or if you’ve already done so and would like to know how long you’ll be able to enjoy your feathered friend for, you may be wondering about parrot lifespan. The good news for us bird enthusiasts is that most parrots live surprisingly long!

Let’s go into the lifespans of different popular parrot species and, even more importantly, how you can make sure that your bird lives a long and happy life. Because there’s more to it than potential lifespan: in the end, how long your parrot will be around is largely in your hands.

Red macaw parrot with curiously cocked head.

How long does a macaw live? All about macaw lifespan

Published: July 15, 2021Modified: March 21, 2022

If you’re interested in adopting a macaw and have heard stories of parrots living for over 100 years, you might wonder how long you can expect your feathered friend to …

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Categories Macaws, Parrot lifespan 18 Comments
Two blue parrotlets (Forpus) cuddling. | What is the lifespan of a parrotlet?

Lifespan of a parrotlet | How long do parrotlets live?

Published: June 11, 2021Modified: March 21, 2022

If you’re thinking of adding one to your family, you might be wondering about the lifespan of a parrotlet. How long can you expect your tiny feathered friend to be …

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Categories Parrot lifespan, Parrotlets 8 Comments
Green male Eclectus parrot in tree.

Eclectus parrot lifespan | Eclectus roratus

Published: April 7, 2021Modified: March 21, 2022

If you have an Eclectus parrot or if you’re intested in adding one to your family, you might be wondering about Eclectus parrot lifespan. How long these colorful birds live …

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Categories Eclectus, Parrot lifespan 11 Comments

Indian ringneck lifespan & what influences it

Published: October 14, 2020Modified: March 21, 2022

If you’re thinking about adding an Indian ringneck parrot to your family, you might be wondering how long yours will be around for. How long do Indian ringnecks live? Let’s …

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Categories Indian ringnecks, Parrot lifespan 4 Comments
Close-up of green parrot with red and yellow face.

How long do parrots live? | All about parrot life span

Published: July 25, 2020Modified: September 25, 2020

If you’re thinking of keeping a parrot as a pet, you’re probably wondering how many years you’ll be able to enjoy your feathered friend for. How long do parrots live? …

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Red tailed black cockatoo, a species of Australian parrot.

What is the lifespan of a cockatoo?

Published: June 16, 2020Modified: November 27, 2021

If you’re thinking of adding one of these crested parrots to your family, you might be wondering about the lifespan of a cockatoo. Well, good news! Cockatoos, like other parrot …

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Categories Cockatoos, Parrot lifespan 9 Comments
Shallow focus sleepy sun conure perched with other sun conures.

All about sun conure life span | How long do sun conures live?

Published: May 17, 2020Modified: April 12, 2022

If you just got your sun conure or are thinking of adding one to your feathered family, you’re probably wondering about sun conure life span. How long can you expect …

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Categories Conures, Parrot lifespan 8 Comments
African grey parrot.

What is the lifespan of an African grey parrot?

Published: April 21, 2020Modified: September 13, 2020

If you own an African grey parrot or are thinking of adding one to your family, you might be wondering how long you can expect your ‘partner in crime’ to …

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What is the lifespan of a quaker parrot?

Published: March 24, 2020Modified: March 23, 2022

If you’re thinking of adding a quaker parrot (Myiopsitta monachus, also known as monk parakeet) to your feathered family, you’re probably wondering how long this South American species lives. What …

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Categories Parakeets, Parrot lifespan, Quaker parrots 18 Comments
Green cheek conure hiding in red fabric

Green cheek conure lifespan | How long do green cheek conures live?

Published: February 27, 2020Modified: July 31, 2021

If you’re thinking of adding a green cheek conure (Pyrrhura molinae) to your family, you might be wondering about green cheek conure lifespan. How long do green cheek conures live? …

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Categories Conures, Parrot lifespan 20 Comments
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  • Parrots by species
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    • African grey parrots
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    • Cockatoos
    • Conures
    • Eclectus
    • Indian ringnecks
    • Lories & lorikeets
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    • Parakeets
    • Parrotlets
    • Quaker parrots
  • Parrot care topics
    • Parrot accessories
    • Parrot diet
    • Parrot comparisons
    • Parrot DIY
    • Parrot facts
    • Parrot lifespan
    • Parrot talking
    • Parrot training
    • Wild parrots