I have had my cockatiel for over 17 years now.  I got him when he was 8 weeks old and had no idea how long they live.  A cockatiel can live upwards of 25 years.  A good rule of thumb, the larger the bird, the longer they live.  A parrot can live for 50-60 years. 

Mine has been a good pet over the years, and has gotten along with the many other animals in my house, including my cats and dogs.  Mine was hand fed as a baby and pretty much doesn't really know he is a bird.

He is friendly and usually picks one person he connects with the best - has been a few people over the year and usually...