Buyer question
How long does a Kakariki parrot live?
Our Animal Library gives the Kakariki parrot a lifespan of 10–15 years.
Source: the Kakariki parrot page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Kakariki parrot in the Animal Library
The detail
Kakarikis are small, fast parakeets from New Zealand that spend a lot of time on the ground scratching like chickens. They are curious, extremely active and fun to watch, but restless if confined.
- Origin
- New Zealand
- Best fit
- Aviaries, active households
What to weigh
Kakarikis need room to run and fly, and are escape artists. They are not particularly cuddly and can be short-lived compared with larger parrots.