How long does an African grey parrot live?

An African Grey that is forced to subsist on a seed-only diet may be lucky enough to live as long as 15 years; but one that is given a balanced diet has the potential to live 40 to 60 years, or longer. read more

According to the University of Michigan, the African grey parrot has an average life expectancy of about 45 years in captivity. Some live to be as old as 60. In the wild, the life span is about 23 years. read more

African grey parrots are about the same size as Amazon parrots and have about the same life expectancy. With good nutrition and care, an African grey parrot will be your companion for 50 to 60 years. Some African greys have lived to be older than 80 years of age. These gentle birds are considered by many experts to be smartest of the parrots. read more