Meet the Centenarians of the Sky: World's Longest-Living Birds Revealed

• Pink Cockatoo: Cookie, a Major Mitchell’s Cockatoo, lived 83 years at Brookfield Zoo, recognized by Guinness as oldest captive parrot.
• Greater Flamingo: Greater lived 83 years at Adelaide Zoo, showcasing the species' remarkable longevity.
• Laysan Albatross: Wisdom is still active in late 2024, returning to Midway Atoll, demonstrating extreme age.
• Andean Condor: Thaao lived 79 years at Beardsley Zoo, a verified record for this large flying bird.
• Kakapo: Flightless parrot with slow metabolism, average 60 years, estimated up to 100; Richard Henry lived over 80.

Why It Matters: From parrots to flamingos, some birds defy age, living for decades, even over 80 years.