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About how long can a pet cockatiel live?

Up to about 20 years.

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  1. Up to about 3 years
  2. Up to about 20 years ✔
  3. Up to about 80 years

Why: Merck lists cockatiels as living up to 20 years. Even this smaller parrot can require care for many years, so plan for the long haul.

Huh, didn't know that: Cockatiels come from Australia and are vocal but fairly quiet compared with macaws or cockatoos.

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Answer: Up to about 20 years. Merck lists cockatiels as living up to 20 years. Even this smaller parrot can require care for many years, so plan for the long haul.

  1. Merck Vet Manual: Choosing a Pet Bird www.merckvetmanual.com/bird-owners/choosing-and-taking-care-of-a-pet-bird/choosing-a-pet-bird
    Cockatiels Australia, South Pacific islands Most are varied combinations of pale yellow, gray, and white. Up to 20 years
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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