What Do Parrots Eat? Parrots eat plants, flowers, grains, nuts, seeds, and insects for much of their diet. Parrots are omnivores in most cases, enjoying a mix of plant and animal foods.

Bread is enticing to birds and also very filling for their small stomachs, which can stop them from eating more nutritious, species-appropriate foods such as nuts, seeds, berries, and insects.

When it comes to feeding the birds, Baldwin and other veterinarians recommended that parrots eat a pellet-based diet and snacks like fresh fruits and vegetables. Pender Exotics in Fairfax ...