66-Year-Old Macaw's Adorable Cheer Has Everyone Ready To Party
Parrots, and they're gorgeous, feathery palette of vibrant colors, are some of the smartest birds on the planet. With 17 recognized Macaw species and dozens of hybrids worldwide, there's no shortage of these amazing birds online, and some of them take their social media roles very seriously.
A 66-year-old rescue Macaw, Kokomo, has been around a long time, and she's ready for the spotlight! In case you need someone to hype you up today, she has something she'd like to say to you.
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original sound - Kevin and Amber
The precious Parrot and her adorable cheer show how loved she is. All Mom and Dad have to do is shower her with affirmations, and she's ready to party! There's nothing better than seeing a rescue pet get their happy ending, and it shows in everything Kokomo does.
The Macaw, rescued from a place with no running water or electricity, lost her previous pet parent to Alzheimer's, who didn't remember the beloved bird companion in the end.
Thankfully, @kevinmack513 swooped in to take the sweet girl in, and now she's happy, healthy, and thriving. Living this long is incredible, and the lifespan of these cuties may shock you.
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What Is The Lifespan of Macaws?
The lifespan of a Macaw largely depends on their size, environment, and Parrot subspecies. In the wild, they generally live 30 to 50 years, while domesticated, they can reach 50 to 60 years or beyond.
There are some birds who somehow discovered the secret to longevity, living upward of 70 to 80 years and beyond! Seriously-share your secrets with the rest of us!
A rule for these amazing birds seems to be that the larger the Macaw, the longer they live. Blue-and-Gold, Hyacinth, Scarlet, and Green-Winged Macaws are the lucky ones who tend to stick around decades longer than Mini-Macaws such as Red-Shouldered and Hahn's.
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Whether they're in the wild or rescued and adopted into the everyday life of their human flock, Macaws are in it for the long haul. Prospective pet parents should consider the many years of commitment they need before diving in.
Kokomo, in all of her 66 years, is proof that Parrots aren't only beautiful on the outside, but when well cared for and thriving, they're just as stunning on the inside!
While exceptionally rare, there are a few "oldest-living Macaws" on record. A Green-Winged Macaw named Poncho lived to 97 years old, while a Blue-and-Gold Macaw named Charlie was rumored to make his 114th birthday, which is incredible. Goliath, another bird like Charlie, has been told in tales as having a 140-year lifespan, though it's unverified (but a fun story to pass along)!
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This story was originally published May 19, 2026 at 6:55 AM.