As of 2021, there is no clear answer whether Charlie the Parrot is still alive. The last known sighting of Charlie was in 2012, and since then there have been no confirmed sightings of the parrot.
There are a few possible explanations for this: either Charlie has died, or he has been living quietly in obscurity.
Charlie was originally owned by a woman named Sarah Thomas, who kept him as a pet in her home in England. In 2008, Sarah decided to move to Australia and took Charlie with her.
Unfortunately, shortly after arriving in Australia, Sarah passed away.
This left Charlie without an owner, and he ended up being taken in by a family friend. In 2012, the family friend decided to move back to England and brought Charlie with them.
It was during this time that the last known sighting of Charlie occurred; he was seen at an airport in London before boarding a plane bound for England.
Since then, there have been no confirmed sightings of Charlie anywhere in the world.
Yes, Charlie the Parrot is still alive and well! He’s now living with his new owner, Ms. Diane, in Los Angeles. He’s doing great and has made lots of new friends.
How Old is Charlie the Parrot?
Charlie the parrot is approximately 4 years old. He was born in captivity and has been living in a zoo since he was a chick.
What is the Oldest Parrot Alive Today?
The oldest parrot alive today is a Congo African Grey named “princess”. She was born in captivity in 1954 and currently resides in the UK.
Princess is thought to be the oldest living parrot because she was hand-reared, which means she would have had more human interaction than wild parrots.
This interaction likely gave her a longer lifespan.
How Old was Churchill’s Parrot?
Churchill’s parrot was 23 years old when he died.
Charlie Bird on living with MND, the love of family, and the comfort of a good pet
Is Winston Churchill’s Parrot Still Alive, 2022?
It is often said that Winston Churchill’s parrot, Polly, outlived him by seven years. However, there is some dispute over whether this is actually true.
Polly was a budgerigar (more commonly known as a budgie) that Churchill gifted to his wife Clementine in 1941.
The bird was reportedly very dear to Churchill, and he was frequently seen talking to her, even during Cabinet meetings. When Churchill died in 1965, Polly was put in the care of one of his secretaries.
It is unclear what happened to the bird after that point but according to one account, she died in 1972 at the age of 31. However, another story claims that Polly actually outlived Churchill by seven years and died in 1975.
This account comes from Lady Soames, Churchill’s daughter-in-law, who said she saw the bird during a visit to Chartwell (Churchill’s home) shortly before Polly’s death. So which story is true?
Unfortunately, it’s impossible to know for sure. However, given that budgies typically have a lifespan of around 10 years in captivity, it seems more likely that Polly did die shortly after Churchill passed away.
Conclusion
Yes, Charlie, the Parrot is still alive. As of April 2019, he is estimated to be around 100 years old. He was born in 1919 and has outlived most of his species.
He currently resides in a bird sanctuary in Florida, where he spends his days eating, sleeping, and interacting with the other birds.
