Avian Fresh Foods List

All Psittacines & Parrots

Note: It is preferable to feed only in season, organic produce to birds whenever possible. Wash all fruits and vegetables before giving to your bird to remove any possible contaminates and pesticides.

Fresh Vegetables (give each evening)

  • Beats

  • Bok Choy

  • Broccoli

  • Carrots

  • Cilantro

  • Collard greens

  • Dandelion greens

  • Eggplant

  • Green beans

  • Kale

  • Mustard greens

Healthy Fruits (in season, give mornings only)

  • Apples (cored, no seeds)

  • Apricots

  • Bananas

  • Berries (raspberries, blueberries, blackberries)

  • Cantaloupe (no rind)

  • Cherries

  • Cranberries

  • Kiwi

Occasional treats (no more than 2-3 times per week)

  • Pumpkin Seeds

  • Soaked or Sprouted Grains/Legumes

  • Walnuts

  • Parsley

  • Pumpkin

  • Red/Yellow/Green peppers

  • Snap & Snow peas

  • Sweet potatoes

  • Swiss chard

  • Watercress

  • Winter squashes

  • Yams

  • Zucchini

  • Mango

  • Nectarines

  • Oranges

  • Papaya

  • Peaches

  • Pineapple

  • Pomegranates