Human Snacks for Birds
Parrots, canaries, and more — find safe foods for your feathered companion.
Toxic Foods for Birds
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Human Snacks & Your Pet Bird
Sharing snacks with your bird can be a wonderful bonding experience, but extreme caution is required. Birds have highly sensitive respiratory systems and unique metabolisms that make them vulnerable to many common human foods. Plain cooked pasta, unsalted popcorn, and whole-grain cereals are generally safe in moderation. However, avocado, chocolate, caffeine, alcohol, and anything containing xylitol or artificial sweeteners are strictly toxic to birds and can be fatal in tiny amounts. Even salt and sugar are dangerous in quantities harmless to humans. Before sharing any snack with your bird, search our avian safety database above to ensure it won't harm your feathered friend.