Yes. Birds should not be offered many of the foods humans eat. Bread (fresh or stale): provides no real nutritional value for birds; moldy bread can harm birds. Chocolate: toxic to birds, just as it is to dogs and cats (it contains theobromine); never offer birds any foods containing chocolate.
Can birds eat human food?
As is true for many pets, many human foods are good for pet birds, when prepared correctly. You can safely and successfully add fresh foods to your bird's diet. Some common "people foods" are toxic to pet birds, and should never be offered, not even as an infrequent treat.
What human foods can birds not eat?
Among the most common foods that are toxic to birds are:Avocado.Caffeine.Chocolate.Salt.Fat.Fruit pits and apple seeds.Onions and garlic.Xylitol.
What are some human foods that birds can eat?
What to Feed Birds from the KitchenApples.Bananas.Squash Seeds, Melon, and Pumpkin.Raisins.Bread and Cereals.Various Nuts.Cooked Pasta and Rice.Eggs and Eggshells.
Do birds understand that humans are feeding them?
They may not know how the food gets in the feeder. But they keep checking back. On the other hand, birds may see you put food in the feeder. Or they may have learned that after people go near the feeder, there may be a new supply of food.
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