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Birds

Budgies to African greys: intelligent, social, long-lived companions. Noise level, talking ability and social needs stated plainly — parrots are a decades-long commitment.

African Grey Parrot

40–60 years in captivity

Blue-and-Gold Macaw

50–60 years (occasionally longer)

Budgerigar (Budgie)

5–15 years (commonly 8–12 with good care)

Canary

10–15 years

Cockatiel

15–25 years (occasionally up to 30)

Cockatoo (Umbrella)

60–70 years, sometimes longer

Eclectus

30–50 years

Green-Cheeked Conure

20–30 years

Lovebird

10–20 years (commonly 15 or so)

Quaker Parrot (Monk Parakeet)

20–30 years

Sun Conure

25–30 years

Zebra Finch

5–9 years in captivity (occasionally to 10)