A popular parrot pet, the African grey is one of the more long-lived parrots, reaching between 40 and 60 years old; some even longer. Popular for their mimicry and for being highly intelligent, African greys need constant stimulation and enrichment to prevent anxiety and the effects of isolation.
As pair-bonders, they usually bond with one human, but because of their long lifespan they often outlive their owner. The Amazon parrot and any one of the long list of subspecies can live for at least 25 years, but can grow as old as 75 years. Amazon parrot species is a medium-sized parrot and is native to South America and the Caribbean. This beautiful green bird is known to be a big talker. The lifespan of a wild dove is more or less about 10 years, however, a dove that is kept in captivity can live up to 20 years or more.
Doves and pigeons are found almost everywhere in the world because of domestication and escaping captivity. The macaw family of birds is made up of 19 different multi-coloured parrot species, many of them quite large, and four of them extinct. Their large size and bright plumage have attracted human attention, and while they may seem like attractive pets, macaws are big, sociable, noisy birds that need a lot of space and attention in order to thrive.
Macaws can live for between 50 and 75 years — many outliving their owners. Since parrots have been poached from the wild for the pet trade only in recent decades, even captive-bred individuals are still considered wild, as true domestication takes hundreds of years. Pet parrots require experienced, empathic care and understanding, correct feeding, enough nurturing and exercise, and regular check-ups at a specialist vet.
Check out our must-buy plant-based cookbooks! Learn more. Being publicly-funded gives us a greater chance to continue providing you with high-quality content. Click here to Support Us. Comments Cancel reply You must be logged in to post a comment. Sign on with:. Log in to Reply. There is some variation in the medium-sized parrots where some birds, such as conures, tend to live around 20 years but could live up to In cases like these, it is likely that many species die early from non-perfect care, even if they do live longer than they would in the wild.
Most pet bird species have life spans that reach at least 20 years or so. A life span of 25—30 years is common. For the first section of this list, I will list birds that live no more than 20 years, with no 'centenarian' individuals exceeding this number by more than 10 years.
Pet button quails and other quail species have a remarkably short life span comparable to small pet rodents. On average, males will live 3—5 years and females 2—4.
Some individuals have lived up to 9 years old, making this species' life span well below 20 years. The health of the female can be determined by how often she lays eggs and whether or not she's received adequate nutrition to keep up with this. Most people might not think of getting a quail as a pet, but with the right care, they are perfect for someone seeking a bird to keep them company for a few years. The zebra finch is a popular pet bird that has been kept in captivity for more than years.
They can live around 5 years in the wild and 5—9 years on average in captivity. One individual lived to Gouldian Finches are another colorful, popular pet bird that live 8 years on average, although some individuals have reached Finches are great birds for people who prefer a pet's life span to be under 15 years, although they are better for viewing than interacting.
Their ease of care and short life spans make them a good 'starter' bird for first-time bird owners and responsible children. How long these small birds live is strongly dependent on the quality of their care. Their stated life spans vary from 5 to even 20 years. You will probably see year-old budgies as often as you see humans older than , so a better estimate for a very well-cared-for budgie is 8—10 years.
Domesticated guineafowl originate from Africa and can be kept in a similar fashion to chickens. They are related to other game birds such as pheasants, turkeys, and partridges. They can live up to 15 years. Unlike finches, these small, commonly kept soft-bills live 5—10 years on average, but some can live up to 15 or even With extravagant care, a canary can be around for as long as a dog, so take this into account.
Male canaries tend to live longer than females due to the egg production being taxing on their bodies. These small parrots are unfortunately accident-prone. As tiny, interactive birds that enjoy human company, they can accidentally be stepped on, have things fall on them, or be crushed in other tragic ways when they are allowed to play outside of their cage.
Extreme caution needs to be taken when parrotlets are let out. These tiny birds are said to have a life span of 12—20; however, some owners have reported higher, possibly up to So despite their size, they are a longer-lived bird, and they will demand your attention. As their name implies, love birds prefer to have another bird to partner with, but if they are kept alone, a human should be an available surrogate friend for them.
Love birds live on average 10 years, but they can live up to Birds need space to flap their wings, glide from perch to perch, and climb all around. Since small birds like finches and canaries are rarely allowed free flight around the home for safety reasons, they also need enough space to fly. Because of their small size, canaries and finches could also be offered free flight in a small, bird safe room, for supervised out-of- cage time.
Buy as big a cage as space and resources allow. Keep in mind that bar spacing must be adequate for the size of your bird — or birds. Caging materials should be very sturdy and free of lead and zinc. A larger cage allows for more in-cage exercise and has more room for toys.
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