Syracuse.com - How long do birds live? It depends on their habitat and size

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The most long-lived birds are sea dwellers, but that mourning dove at your bird feeder may live more than 30 years.

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<p>What's the lifespan of a bird?</p>

<p>It depends on the bird's size and habitat. </p>

<p>" Near the low end for local birds, house wrens and hummingbirds can live nine years. Bluebirds, some warbler species, orioles and downy woodpeckers can live 10 to 11 years. Crows can live 14, house sparrows, 15, and mourning doves are near the top of the back-yard list at 31 years," according a story written by Jim Williams in the Minneapolis Star Tribune.</p>

<p>In general, the most long-lived birds are sea dwellers, Williams said.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/188893571.html?refer=y">Read the full story.</a> Interesting stuff.</p>

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