What are the parrot species with short life spans?

Answer by  hibpmgirl (2166)

All parrots have a pretty hardy life span. almost all parrot species live an average of 30-70 years. there is not a huge variation in life span. You can have your parrots species determined by taking it to a knowledgable pet store

Answer by  kookie (47)

Out of the many species of of parrot finches have the shortest life span. The life span is expected to be between 5 and 10 years. The larger the bird the longer the life expectancy.

Answer by  Redhdz (527)

Lovebirds and Cockatiels around 20 years, and the bigger parrots up to 100 years. It would appear the smaller the bird the shorter life and the bigger Parrots live longer

Answer by  nanonot (12)

Budgerigars(the most popular pet parrots)live for about 7-9 years. The 2nd most popular are Cockatiels which have a life span of 10-15 years. Conures :20-30 years. They sway,dance,hang upside down and always seek attention. Parrotlets have a life span of 10-20 years. They are very small. They can whistle songs,learn commands and 10-15 words. Lovebirds live for10-15 years and have large sharp beaks.

Answer by  iwanariot13 (25)

Although the life span of a parrot can be influenced by nutrition and habitat, the species with the shortest life span is the Finch, living between five and ten years.

Answer by  fishlover49 (643)

Conures live between 12 and 30 years on average, cockateils live between 12-20 years on average, Canaries average 10 to 15 years of life and Finches average 5 to 10