Amazon parrots are long-lived birds whose lifespan is consistently underestimated. Here is the reality.
Most Amazon parrot species live 40–60 years in captivity with good care. Some individuals are documented past 70. The Blue-Fronted Amazon, one of the most common species, typically lives 40–60 years; Yellow-Naped and Double Yellow-Headed Amazons have similar lifespans.
Several Amazon parrots have been documented at 70+ years, though verification of extreme ages is challenging. Parrots from the Victorian era are documented in family histories — Amazons in particular appear in historical accounts as very long-lived family companions.
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