The bald eagle is a bird of prey-that is, a flesh-eating bird. Its Latin name-Haleaeetus leucocephalus-means 'white-headed sea eagle.' It is called 'bald' because the word was used in times past to mean white or white faced.
1 There are still occasional unconfirmed local reports of Spixâs macaw sightings in Serra da Capivara National Park. 2  Spixâs macaw is relatively long-lived, estimates suggest it could reach 20 to 30 years of age in the wild.
Listed below are some estimated life spans for common parrots and other pet birds. These are, of course, based on having a healthy bird kept under ideal conditions. In reality, there is a wide range in the age that pet birds might reach, and certainly some will live longer than the ages listed below: Budgies: 15 years. Macaws: 60 years. Doves and Pigeons: 20 years. Macaws: 50-100+. Cockatoos: 40-60+.