Background
Birds have been kept as pets since ancient times. Ancient Egyptians kept pigeons in their zoos, parrots were popular in ancient Greece and the Romans used mockingbirds in place of a doorbell to announce visitors.
There are many different types of bird that are kept as pets from parrots to canaries.
Lifespan
The lifespan of a canary can be up to 10 years, with parrots having a life expectancy of 70 years!
