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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.

Yellow and gray cockatiel parrot on its cage.

How Long Do Cockatiels Live? | All About Cockatiel Lifespan

Published: January 21, 2020Modified: October 26, 2023

Better known scientifically as Nymphicus hollandicus, the cockatiel is among the most popular pet bird species out there. Not surprising, as these small cockatoos make a great addition to the …

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Two lovebirds (genus Agapornis) preening each other | What is the life span of a lovebird?

Lifespan Of A Lovebird: How Long Do Lovebirds Live?

Published: January 6, 2020Modified: December 19, 2023

If you recently got a lovebird (of the genus Agapornis) or are considering adding one to your family, you might be wondering about the lifespan of a lovebird. How long …

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White and blue budgie parakeet

How Long Does A Budgie Live? All About Budgie Lifespan

Published: December 19, 2019Modified: October 26, 2023

If you recently got a budgie (Melopsittacus undulatus) or have had yours for a while and would like to know how much more time you’ll be able to spend with …

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  • Home
  • Contact
  • About
  • Parrots by species
    • List of parrot species
    • African grey parrots
    • Amazon parrots
    • Budgies
    • Caiques
    • Cockatiels
    • Cockatoos
    • Conures
    • Eclectus
    • Indian ringnecks
    • Lories & lorikeets
    • Lovebirds
    • Parakeets
    • Parrotlets
    • Quaker parrots
  • Parrot care
    • Parrot accessories
    • Parrot diet
    • Parrot comparisons
    • Parrot DIY
    • Parrot facts
    • Parrot lifespan
    • Parrot talking
    • Parrot training
    • Wild parrots