Top 5 Longest Living Birds In The World

Pink Cockatoo: While parrots are famous for their longevity, the Pink Cockatoo sits at the top of the verified list. (Image: Pexels)

One of the absolute legend of this species was Cookie, a Major Mitchell’s Cockatoo who lived at the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago. Reportedly, he arrived in the zoo in 1934 and lived until 2016, reaching the age of 83. Guinness World Records officially recognised him as the oldest parrot to ever live in captivity. (Image: Pexels)

Greater Flamingo: Though they look delicate, they are incredibly though survivors. They typically live for 25 to 35 years. Reports state that in a protected environment, they effectively stop aging. (Image: Pexels)

The record holder for one of the longest living birds was a Greater Flamingo named Greater. He lived at the Adelaide Zoo in Australia. He arrived at the zoo in 1930s and survived until 2014. At the time of death, he was 83. (Image: Pexels)

Laysan Albatross: They spend most of their lives soaring over the harsh North Pacific Ocean. (Image: Pexels)

According to reports, Wisdom the Albatross is the face of the species. In late 2024, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service confirmed she was still active and returning to Midway Atoll. (Image: Pexels)

Andean Condor: It is one of the largest flying birds in the world. These vultures age very slowly. (Image: Pexels)

Reportedly, Thaao, a male Andean Condor born in the wild but raised at Beardsley Zoo in Connecticut, holds the verified record among the longest living birds. Thaao passed away in 2010 at the age of 79. (Image: Pexels)

Kakapo: A flightless, nocturnal parrot native to New Zealand. It is one of the rarest birds on the Earth. The breed only once every few years when rimu trees fruit. This slow metabolism allows them to live an average of 60 years, with some estimates suggesting they can reach 90 to 100 years. (Image: Pexels)

As per records, Richard Henry, one famous male Kakapo, was estimated to be over 80 years old when he passed. (Image: Pexels)