How Long do Parrots Live? Lifespan, Factors and Everything

Many people want to keep parrots as a pet because they are cute as well as smart. The parrots can also become a loyal pet and a companion. Also, they can mimic human speech so you can have a good time training them. But do you want to know how many years a can parrot live? Do you want to know about their life span? Then you are in the right place. There are lots of species of parrots so the life span depends on the species. If the parrot, you want as a pet is indigenous to your country then they can stay healthy for a long time. Moreover, you also have to feed them well and take care of them. Here know about the life span of parrots and other facts as well. 

Lifespan of Parrots (How Long do Parrots Live?)

A parrot’s life span in captivity and the wild differ. For instance, if a parrot is in the wild it can die early and may not live a full life. It is because they can experience harm from their predators or other factors. But true parrot lifespan in captivity is long. Pet parrots tend to live longer because they get food at the right time and medicine if they get sick. 

Do you know that parrots can live a long time than other pets? The cockatoo species of parrots can live up to the age of eighty. In human terms, it means that they can live up to ripe old age. Then the tiny parrot species like budgies can live up to thirty years with proper care. So how many years does a green parrot live? It can stay healthy for twenty-five years and can also live longer than that. 

However, we cannot predict the life span of each parrot because anything may happen. Yet parrots are considered a good pet for humans. They can offer their companionship to their owners for many years. That is why rather than get dogs and cats people tend to get a parrot as a pet. With their colourful plumage and cheery nature, they can make their owners happy for many years. 

What influences the parrot lifespan?

There are many things that can influence the life span of parrots. Although not all things are in your hands, you can take some steps to keep your parrot healthy. This will help the parrot to live longer. Here is the list of things that influences the lifespan of a parrot. 

1. Food 

One of the things that can go wrong with many parrot owners is the food factor. Sometimes because of the love we have for our pets, we can start to give them the food we eat. On the other hand, some people think that feeding seeds for the parrot is enough. This is not the case at all. In the wild, these birds do not stay alive only by eating seeds alone.

They also eat fruits, vegetables and more. According to some experts, the parakeets’ species eat flower buds, fruits, veggies, berries, dates, legumes, and more. So feed them these healthy foods. But avoid giving the birds snacks and cold drinks.

2. Time and Care 

Pet parrots like to spend time with their owners. They too miss you when you go to work. So you have to give them a lot of attention and care. Then you have to keep them in a safe and airy cage. This will be their home. Moreover, to keep them active you can use bird toys. Avoid spraying perfumes and other things near your birds as it can harm their lungs.  

Why do parrots live so long? 

If you are wondering why do parrots live so long? Then there are many answers to this question. According to expert’s parrots live longer than many large mammals. It is because they have increased metabolic rate, body temperature and high resting glucose. This means that they have all the things required in their body to live long. 

One of the major reasons that parrots can live longer is because they can fly. According to studies, these birds can live longer because of their flying. This is like an exercise to them, That’s why some of the large parrots like Macaws live longer than the other birds. They have low levels of oxidative damage that increases their life span. Also, they start ageing slowly compared to mammals. 

Here is the list showing, how long do parrots live in captivity and in the wild?

Species	Lifespan	Scientific name
Zebra Finch	5 to 7 years	Taeniopygia guttata
Gouldian Finch	6 years	Erythrura gouldiae
Pacific Parrotlet	10 years	Forpus coelestis
Parrotlet	10 years	Forpus
Pineapple Conure	10 to 15 years	Pyrrhura molinae
Lineolated Parakeet	10 to 15 years	Bolborhynchus lineola
Green Cheek Conure	10 to 15 years	Pyrrhura molinae
Black Masked Lovebird	10 to 20 years	Agapornis personatus
Cockatiel	10 to 20 years	Nymphicus hollandicus
Cockatiel (Lutino)	10 to 20 years	Nymphicus hollandicus
Red Rump Parakeet	12 years	Psephotus haematonotus
Fischer’s Lovebird	13 years	Agapornis fischeri
Bourke Parakeet	13 years	Neopsephotus bourkii
Maximilian (Scarlet Headed) Pionus	15 to 20 years	Pionus maximiliani
English Budgie	15 to 21 years	Melopsittacus undulatus
Budgerigar	15 to 21 years	Melopsittacus undulatus
Peach Faced Lovebird	15 to 25 years	Agapornis roseicollis
Nanday Conure	20 years	Aratinga nenday
Rainbow Lorikeet	20 years	Trichoglossus moluccanus
Jenday Conure	20 years	Aratinga jandaya
Swainsons Lories	20 years	Trichoglossus moluccanus
Mustache Parakeet	20 to 25 years	Psittacula alexandri
Hahn’s Macaw	20 to 25 years	Diopsittaca nobilis
Quaker Parrot (Monk Parakeet)	20 to 25 years	Myiopsitta monachus
Blue Headed Pionus	20 to 30 years	Pionus menstruus
Red Fan Parrot	20 to 30 years	Deroptyus accipitrinus
Sun Conure	20 to 30 years	Aratinga solstitialis
Canary (standard)	24 years	Serinus canaria forma domestica
Dusky Pionus	25 years	Pionus fuscus
Black Headed Caique	25 years	Pionites melanocephalus
White Bellied Caique	25 years	Pionites leucogaster
White Capped Pionus	25 years	Pionus seniloides
Lilac Crowned Amazon	25 years	Amazona finschi
Meyer’s Parrot	25 to 30 years	Poicephalus meyeri
Alexandrine Parakeet	25 to 30 years	Psittacula eupatria
Indian Ringneck	25 to 35 years	Psittacula krameri
Goffin Cockatoo	26 years	Cacatua goffiniana
Orange Winged Amazon	30 years	Amazona amazonica
Red Lored Amazon	30 years	Amazona autumnalis
Eclectus Parrot (standard)	30 years	Eclectus roratus
Vosmaeri Eclectus	30 years	Eclectus roratus vosmaeri
Severe Macaw	30 years	Ara severus
Solomon Island Eclectus	30 years	Eclectus roratus solomonensis
Blue Solomon Island Eclectus	30 years	Eclectus roratus solomonensis
Blue and Gold Macaw	30 to 35 years	Ara ararauna
Spix Macaw	30 to 35 years	Cyanopsitta spixii
Umbrella Cockatoo	40 years	Cacatua alba
Catalina Macaw	40 years	Ara
Galah Cockatoo	40 years	Eolophus roseicapilla
Senegal Parrot	40 years	Poicephalus senegalus
Hyacinth Macaw	40 to 50 years	Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus
Scarlet Macaw	40 to 60 years	Ara macao
Black Palm Cockatoo	40 to 60 years	Probosciger aterrimus
Congo African Grey	40 to 60 years	Psittacus erithacus
Major Mitchell Cockatoo	40 to 60 years	Lophochroa leadbeateri
Military Macaw	45 to 60 years	Ara militaris
Yellow Naped Amazon	50 years	Amazona auropalliata
Harlequin Macaw	50 years	Ara
Timneh African Grey	40 to 60 years	Psittacus timneh
Double Yellow Headed Amazon	50 to 60 years	Amazona oratrix
Blue Fronted Amazon	50 to 60 years	Amazona aestiva
Green Wing Macaw	50 to 60 years	Ara chloropterus
Sulphur Crested Cockatoo	60 years	Cacatua galerita
Moluccan Cockatoo	60 years	Cacatua moluccensis

Conclusion 

Parrots come in many sizes and colours. They are one of the wonders of creation and that is the reason why they are good pets.