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Which is an appropriate vegetable choice for many pet birds?

Broccoli is one of many nutritious choices.

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  1. Avocado
  2. Onion
  3. Broccoli ✔

Why: UC Davis lists broccoli among nutritious foods for pet birds. Variety and moderation matter, and avocado is specifically poisonous to birds.

Huh, didn't know that: The UC Davis list also includes leafy greens, carrots, bell peppers, green beans and zucchini.

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Why did the broccoli join the flock? It had plenty of stalk to share.
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Answer: Broccoli. UC Davis lists broccoli among nutritious foods for pet birds. Variety and moderation matter, and avocado is specifically poisonous to birds.

  1. UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, Nutrition for Birds healthtopics.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/health-topics/exotics/healthy-shopping-guide-birds
    Kale; Mustard greens; Green/Red leaf lettuce; Dandelion greens; Parsley; Broccoli and Broccoli leaves
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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