From Cookie to Cocky Bennett: 8 Oldest Birds in the World

From Cookie to Cocky Bennett: 8 Oldest Birds in the World

By Sheetal Kumari | May 27, 2025 

Cookie lived until he was 83 years old. He was the world’s oldest living parrot and a permanent resident of Brookfield Zoo, USA.

Cookie the Cockatoo

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Cocky Bennett lived to the age of 120 years. Being famous for his cheeky comments, he was Australia’s cheekiest and oldest speaking bird.

Cheeky Cocky Bennett

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Fred, a sulphur-crested cockatoo, reached the age of 110 in 2014. He’s a spunky bird and still lives at a wildlife sanctuary in Brisbane.

Veteran Fred

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Greater was the oldest greater flamingo to have lived. He reached 83 years and most of his life was spent at Adelaide Zoo in Australia.

Iconic Greater

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Chile the flamingo was 60 years old when he passed away at the Philadelphia Zoo. He was famous for his gentle disposition and passed away in 2014.

Graceful Chile

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Wisdom, a Laysan albatross, is more than 70 years old. She continues to lay eggs and fly thousands of miles over the Pacific.

Wise Wisdom

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Thaao lived up to the age of 80. This stunning condor lived in captivity at a Connecticut aviary and became famous for his strong wingspan.

Elder Thaao

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This bald eagle lived in New York for 38 years. He was in a conservation program and represented strength and long life.

Patriotic Eagle

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