Bird Age Converter: Calculate Bird Years to Human Years

Welcome to our free Bird Age Converter! Curious how old your bird is in human years? Or how old you’d be in bird years? Select your bird species and use our tool below to find out!

Bird Age Calculator

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How Do Bird Years Work?

Birds age differently depending on their species. Smaller birds like budgies mature quickly and have shorter lifespans, while larger parrots like macaws age more slowly and can live decades. Our calculator adjusts for these differences, using approximate ratios: e.g., 1 budgie year ≈ 8 human years, 1 macaw year ≈ 1.5 human years.

Fun Facts About Bird Aging

  • Lovebirds may show gray feathers as they age, much like humans!
  • The oldest recorded parrot, a Major Mitchell’s Cockatoo named Cookie, lived to 83 years!
  • Budgies reach adulthood in just 6-12 months, akin to a human teenager.
  • African Greys can live past 50, often outliving their owners.

Bird Breeds and Their Average Lifespan

Birds make wonderful pets and companions, and their lifespan varies based on breed, size, and care. Below is a list of popular breeds along with their average lifespan:

Parrots

  • Macaw – 40-80 years
  • African Grey Parrot – 40-60 years
  • Amazon Parrot – 40-70 years
  • Cockatoo – 40-70 years
  • Budgerigar (Budgie) – 5-10 years
  • Lovebird – 10-15 years
  • Conure – 15-30 years
  • Eclectus Parrot – 30-50 years
  • Quaker Parrot – 20-30 years
  • Lorikeet – 15-25 years

Canaries & Finches

1Canary – 10-15 years

  • Zebra Finch – 5-10 years
  • Gouldian Finch – 5-8 years
  • Society Finch – 5-7 years
  • Star Finch – 5-7 years

Cockatoos & Cockatiels

  • Cockatiel – 15-25 years
  • Major Mitchell's Cockatoo – 40-60 years
  • Galah (Rose-breasted Cockatoo) – 40-50 years
  • Sulphur-crested Cockatoo – 40-70 years

Doves & Pigeons

  • Ring-necked Dove – 10-15 years
  • Diamond Dove – 10-14 years
  • Rock Pigeon – 5-15 years

Other Birds

  • Hawk – 10-25 years
  • Mynah Bird – 10-20 years
  • Magpie – 15-25 years
  • Crows & Ravens – 10-30 years
  • Owl (varies by species) – 10-50 years
  • Peacock – 10-25 years
  • Swan – 20-30 years
  • Falcon – 15-20 years