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[–] [email protected] 45 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Some parrots can have very long lifespans. Like if you wait until you're 30 to get one, your bird might outlive you.

[–] [email protected] 18 points 6 months ago

I'm 37 and I can never get a parrot. :(

But a parrot could get me for a little while.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 6 months ago

Cockatoos are known to live to 80 years if they're cared for well!