Companion Parrot Information

There are many misconceptions regarding companion birds in today's pet market, primarily the habitat size, amount of attention needed, and the potential life span of these animals. The following table should help clarify the differences between several parrot species, while the links lead to more specific information on each bird type.

Parrot Species	Size Range	Potential Life Span
Macaw	24-40 inches	70-100 years
African Grey	8-14 inches	60-80 years
Cockatoo	11-29 inches	40-60 years
Amazon	10-16 inches	40-60 years
Conure	9-14 inches	30-40 years
Lory/Lorikeet	5-12 inches	20-30 years
Ringneck	10-14 inches	18-25 years
Cockatiel	8-10 inches	18-25 years
Lovebird	4-7 inches	8-12 years
Budgerigar	4-6 inches	5-10 years

Created by Laura Cole on 4/3/2001