Scarlet macaw lifespan and age in human years
Average lifespan about 40 years
Scarlet macaw live about 40 years on average. Below is a chart converting Scarlet macaw age into human years, plus a calculator.
How old in human years?
Age
Scarlet macaw age chart in human years
Shaded rows are equivalent to human age 60+.
| Scarlet macaw | Human age | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 5 yr | 18 | Teen |
| 10 yr | 27 | Adult |
| 15 yr | 37 | Adult |
| 20 yr | 46 | Middle age |
| 25 yr | 56 | Middle age |
| 30 yr | 65 | Senior |
| 35 yr | 75 | Senior |
| 40 yr | 84 | Elderly |
| 45 yr | 93 | Elderly |
| 50 yr | 103 | Elderly |
| 55 yr | 112 | Elderly |
| 60 yr | 122 | Elderly |
Scarlet macaw profile
| Classification | Aves > Psittaciformes > Psittacidae |
|---|---|
| Scientific name | Ara macao |
| Adult weight | about 1 kg |
| Longest recorded | 33 years (captivity) |
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How we convert ages: method.
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