LONGEST-LIVING BIRDS

WORLD’S 5 OLDEST BIRD SPECIES

The world's oldest bird species have withstood the test of time, adapting to changing climates and environments over millions of years to become formidable survivors.

Here Are The World’s 5 Oldest Bird Species: 

Chile

Chile had been residing at the Adelaide Zoo in Australia since the 1970s before passing away in 2018 due to age-related complications. 

Wisdom

Wisdom is a female Laysan albatross, renowned for holding the title of the oldest known bird in the wild. She astonished scientists when she laid an egg at the age of 67. 

Thaao

Thaao, an Andean condor from the Beardsley Zoo in Connecticut, is believed to be the oldest Andean condor in captivity at the time of his death.

Greater

A greater flamingo named Greater at the Adelaide Zoo in Australia was at least 83 years old when it passed away in 2014.

Cookie

Cookie holds the Guinness World Record as the oldest parrot ever recorded. He was the oldest animal resident at the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago until he died in 2016. 

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