Can birds eat avocado?
No. Avocado leaves, skin, pit and flesh contain persin, which has killed pet birds. Do not feed it.
The details
Persin is a fungicidal toxin in avocado. Veterinary references list birds, especially parrots and canaries, as highly sensitive, with heart damage and breathing difficulty reported after small exposures. Wild birds aren't well studied, which is reason enough to leave it out.
Avoid
- Avocado flesh, skin, pit and guacamole
Frequently asked
Can birds eat avocado?
No. Avocado leaves, skin, pit and flesh contain persin, which has killed pet birds. Do not feed it.
Do wild birds eat avocado?
Some fruit-eating birds in the tropics do eat certain wild avocado relatives, but cultivated avocado is a known toxin for many birds.
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Sources
Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.