AnAge entry for Psittaciformes

Classification (HAGRID: 01161)

Taxonomy: Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves (Taxon entry)
Order: Psittaciformes (Browse taxon)
Common name: Parrots
Find members of Psittaciformes: Find members of Psittaciformes

Observations: Parrots and cockatoos, also called psittacines, tend to be long-lived, in particular for their small body size. Numerous anecdotal reports suggest that these animals may live several decades in captivity, often as pets, and perhaps may live over a century. One study reported numerous longevity records in captivity [0979], but these were not confirmed and thus have not been incorporated as the established maximum longevity of species.

[0979] Young et al. (2012), Survival on the ark: life history trends in captive parrots (PubMed)
[0792] Munshi-South and Wilkinson (2006), Diet influences life span in parrots (Psittaciformes)
[0669] Brouwer et al. (2000), Longevity records for Psittaciformes in captivity