Parrots (including cockatoos) are the longest living birds on
Earth. Larger species live up to 80 years old, but even smaller live at
least 10 and more commonly 15-20, which is already a lengthy life for a
bird.
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Budgies are known to live 10-15 years, cockatiels 15-20, conures 25-30.
African greys live 50-60 years, Amazons 60-70, Macaws and cockatoos
even 70-80 years.
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