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What Can Birds Eat?

Vet-reviewed food safety guides for birds

Pet birds have some of the most sensitive digestive systems of any companion animal. Foods like avocado, chocolate, onions, and caffeine are lethal to birds — sometimes within hours of ingestion. What is safe also varies by species: a large macaw can handle foods that would harm a small budgie. Our guides are species-specific, covering cockatiels, budgies, African greys, lovebirds, macaws, conures, and canaries. Every guide covers safe quantities, toxic parts, and emergency steps if your bird has eaten something dangerous.

✅ 296 safe ⚠️ 84 moderate ❌ 146 dangerous 📋 526 total
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Yes Can Cockatiels eat Yogurt? 59 kcal/100g
2 min
Yes Can Cockatiels eat Shrimp? 99 kcal/100g
2 min
No Can Cockatiels eat Tuna? 132 kcal/100g
2 min
No Can Cockatiels eat Beef? 250 kcal/100g
2 min
No Can Cockatiels eat Pork? 242 kcal/100g
2 min
Yes Can Cockatiels eat Celery? 16 kcal/100g
2 min
Yes Can Cockatiels eat Papaya? 🌧️ Monsoon 43 kcal/100g
2 min
Moderate Can Cockatiels eat Mandarin? ❄️ Winter
2 min
Yes Can Cockatiels eat Melon? ☀️ Summer
2 min
Yes Can Cockatiels eat Walnut? 654 kcal/100g
2 min
Moderate Can Cockatiels eat Cashew? 553 kcal/100g
2 min
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