
Do you own a pet bird? Perhaps you even hang bird feeders outside your home to attract wild birds. Whether it’s a pet or a wild bird it’s important to know what different types of birds eat. Wild bird seed can make a great snack for both wild and pet birds. As for different pet birds, talk with your vet about different diet options for your particular bird. In general, most birds live on a diet of some type of seed along with fruits, nuts, and even grains. For instance, a blue and gold macaw is a florivore meaning he eats seeds, fruits, nuts, bark, roots, and berries. Whereas the cockatiel is a granivore and eats mainly grains and seeds. A lorikeet or a medium sized parrot is a nectarivore and tends to eat mainly nectar, pollen, insects and some seeds. Talk with your vets Middletown, DE to better understand what your bird needs in terms of food and care. Learn more here.