How long can conures live?

There are a huge number of conure species which all generally have lifespans ranging between 20-30 years in captivity. There will always be exceptions with birds going well into their 30s as well. read more

Parrots comprise a group of birds that includes 279 different species. They vary in size from small birds that can fit in the palm of your hand to large birds the size of a cat and their lifespans are just as variable. Pet birds can live quite a long time. read more

Despite being large for parakeets, conures are lightly built with long tails and small (but strong) beaks. Conure beaks always have a small cere and are usually horn-colored (gray) or black. Most conure species live in flocks of 20 or more birds. Conures often eat grain, and so are treated as agricultural pests in some places. read more

The term 'conure' does not refer to any one particular species of bird. It is a general term for several species of small to medium-sized parrots. It is therefore difficult to make any general statements about all of them. Parrots tend to live quite long, and it is not unusual for many species to live two or three decades. read more