![]() ![]() Cookie, a Cockatoo near Chicago, Illinois lived for around 83 years old. In a controlled captivity environment, many members of this species survive into their 80s. In the wild, these birds can live for between 40 and 60 years. Major Mitchell’s Cockatoo, also known as Lophochroa leadbeateri, is a bird known for its long lifespan. One member of this species is confirmed to have reached 83 years of age. These birds often live between 20 and 30 years in the wild, with some living up to 50 years. The Greater Flamingo, also known as Phoenicopterus roseus, is the largest flamingo species. Their estimated lifespan in the wild is 50 years. Based on the data we have, this beautiful bird can live to around 80 years of age in captivity. Andean CondorĪndean Condors, also known as Vultur gryphus, have a fairly mysterious lifespan. In the wild, these birds live for around 35 years. Some may live longer than 100 years in captivity. The Blue and Yellow Macaw, also known as Ara ararauna, can live for more than 70 years. Related: 17 Species of Black Birds You’ll See in Florida (With Photos) 5. The Chilean Flamingo, also known as Phoenicopterus chilensis, does sometimes have a shorter lifespan in captivity compared to in the wild. On average, this bird lives for between 40 and 50 years, though some may live for 70 years. Since these birds do not do well in captivity, there is little data about how they do in a controlled environment. However, many wild birds may live for more than 50 years regularly. Also known as Phoebastria nigripes, these birds usually live around 12 to 40 years. The oldest Black-Footed Albatross lived for 60 years and 11 months. Wisdom the Laysan Albatross holds the distinction as the oldest known wild bird at 70 years of age. ![]() This Albatross can live for almost 70 years, even in the wild. In the wild, the Laysan Albatross, also known as Phoebastria immutabilis, lives for around 12 to 40 years. These birds are native to Australia, New Guinea, and Indonesia. While reaching 100 years is still somewhat rare for these birds, 70 years is typical. While the Sulfur-Crested Cockatoo, also known as Cacatua galerita, usually only lives for 20 to 40 years in the wild, some live upwards of 100 years in captivity. Birds often live longer in captivity, and it is easier to track age in that setting. However, since that information is difficult to verify, scientists usually consider the oldest birds to be around 100 years old, at most. There are stories of birds living for several hundreds of years. Some of the longest bird life spans rival those of humans. ![]()
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