Bananas are among the world’s most popular fruits, even among some bird species. Tropical fruits like bananas should occasionally be included in a parrot’s diet. Bananas are good for parrots […]
Food And Nutrition
Can Parrots Eat Mango? (Remove The Pit First!)
Many parrots are native to countries where mangos (Mangifera indica) grow, including macaws, African greys, Senegal parrots, Eclectus parrots, Alexandrine parrots, Quaker parrots, and Amazon parrots. Parrots can eat mango […]
Can Parrots Eat Tomatoes?
Tomatoes pique the interest of parrots due to their vibrant color. According to Functional Ecology, parrots use color to gauge toxicity and determine whether a food contains antioxidants. Parrots can […]
27 Fruits Parrots Can Eat (And Why!)
Wild parrots eat fruit for energy, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants to keep them strong and healthy. A parrot’s diet should comprise about 5-10% fruits. Parrots can eat colorful fruits […]
Can Parrots Eat Spinach? (Is Too Much Bad for Birds?)
Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) belongs to the Chenopodiaceae family, which includes chard and beetroot. Despite being a good source of vitamins and minerals, it’s bitter-tasting and salty. While this leafy green […]
Can Parrots Eat Celery? (Sticks, Leaves, Tops, Seeds + Juice)
Celery (Apium graveolens) is from the family Apiaceae, which is the same family as parsley and carrots. The celery stick has an earthy and peppery taste that some parrots enjoy […]
What Seeds Are Good for Parrots?
Parrots enjoy eating seeds because they’re fatty and flavorful. Given a choice, many parrots will avoid eating all other foods in favor of a seed-based diet. Parrots can eat sesame, […]
25 Foods That Parrots Should NOT Eat (And Why!)
Parrots like eating many of the same foods as people, but not all human foods are parrot-safe. Some foods we eat are outright toxic to parrots, leading to premature death. […]
Can Parrots Eat Mint Leaves?
Parrots can safely eat the leaves of the mint plant, cooked or uncooked, to reduce anxiety and ease digestive concerns, benefitting from menthol’s soothing and anti-inflammatory properties. Mint (Mentha) is […]
Can Parrots Eat Rice? (Is Brown Rice Healthier Than White?)
Rice is a staple food for half the world’s population. It’s easy to understand why because rice is easy to cook, can be added to almost any dish, and can […]
Are Parrots Allowed To Eat Papaya?
Papaya (Arica papaya) is a soft, fleshy fruit from the Caricaceae family grown in Mexico and Central America. Also known as pawpaw, many parrots relish the sweet taste of papaya. […]
Can You Feed Parrots Ginger?
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a herbaceous perennial plant from the family Zingiberaceae. Ginger is from the plant’s rhizome (root) and is used as a snack, food flavoring, and for medical […]