How Long Do Parrots and Other Birds Live?

Parrot Lifespan Factors
The most common factors that affect a parrots life are nutrition veterinary care and mental health.
Your parrot will thrive if you provide them with a secure and clean enclosure with plenty of space to climb and spread their wings. They should also get lots of natural sunlight or fullspectrum lighting rather than artificial light alone as it will allow them to better process nutrients and establish an appropriate daynight cycle for their mental wellbeing.
Some birds should also be housed with other birds since they are a flock species. Humans cannot take the place of another bird no matter how hard we try.

If you are purchasing a pet bird make sure to choose one from a trustworthy breeder. They should be able to provide you with health information on the birds parents since genetics are also a factor in longevity. Also for birds who live longer some owners have to make a plan of where the bird is going in the circumstance the bird outlives the owner.
Giving your parrot an appropriate diet will also help keep it healthy and prevent disease. A wellrounded diet includes pellets grains seeds nuts and fresh fruits and vegetables. A balance of vitamins protein fats and minerals such as calcium from sources like boiled eggshells is critical in maintaining a birds health and longevity.

Giving a bird a diet that consists mainly of seeds and nuts which birds love is one of the worst things you can do. These contain high levels of fat and very few nutrients.
Famous Old Parrots
While many individual parrots have lived a considerably long time a couple became very wellknown for their extended years.
Alex is probably the most famous parrot. He is known for his work on the avian language experiment which is what his name stands for. He was purchased from a
pet store by Dr. Pepperburg and lived to be 31 years old. A book was written about him and the research he took part in. It was thought that he had the emotional level of a twoyearold when he died.
Cookie the cockatoo was a Guinness World Record holder as the longest living parrot for a time. He died in 2016 at the age of 83 and lived almost his entire life at the Brookfield Zoo after having been shipped from an Australian zoo at about one year of age.