If you are adding a bird to the family, be prepared for a long commitment. As a general rule, the larger a bird is, the longer it may live. In ideal conditions, you can expect these life spans from pet birds: Finches, canaries, and budgies can live fifteen years or more Cockatiels, lovebirds, doves, and pigeons can live twenty years or more Conures can live thirty years or more Amazons and African greys can live fifty years or more Macaws can live sixty years or more Cockatoos can live sixty-five years or more Want to keep your bird happy and … Continue reading →