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 […]

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 […]

One of the first things you might teach a parrot is, “Polly want a cracker?” You see it in movies, books, and TV shows, so understandably believe that crackers are […]

Parrots are omnivores, meaning they eat plant and animal matter. Parrots’ diets once consisted strictly of vegetation, but as environments changed, they made adjustments. While meat is rarely a part […]

Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) belongs to the Chenopodiaceae family, which includes chard and beetroot. Despite being a good source of essential vitamins and minerals, it’s bitter-tasting and salty. While this leafy […]

Wild parrots eat fruits for energy (carbohydrates), vitamins and minerals, fiber, and antioxidants to keep them strong and healthy. A parrot’s diet should comprise 5-10% fruit. Parrots can eat delicious […]

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 […]

Rice is a staple food for half the world’s population. It’s easy to understand why, as rice is easy to cook, can be added to almost any dish, and can […]

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 […]

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. […]

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. […]

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 […]