Not all plants are safe for birds. Careful selection of plants to place in your bird’s cage is very important. The list below outlines several common plants which are TOXIC to birds.
Toxic Plants
Although there are many safe plants for birds, there are a variety of plants which are poisonous to birds.
If a bird appears to have ingested a poisonous plant, it is vital that they be taken a veterinarian as soon as possible.
The most common signs of plant toxicity in birds are forms of gastric or intestinal upset (such as vomiting and/or diarrhoea). The treatment for plant poisoning will generally depend on the birds symptoms. Always contact a veterinarian for advice and treatment.
Although different species may have different reactions and sensitivity to different plants, the plants listed below are considered toxic to birds:
- avocado;
- black locust;
- blue green algae;
- call lily and lily of the valley;
- castor bean;
- Christmas cherry;
- coffee beans, tea, chocolate;
- diffenbachia;
- elephant’s ear;
- ergot;
- foxglove;
- mistletoe;
- nightshade (black, green and deadly);
- oak;
- oleander;
- philodendron;
- poinsettia;
- potatoes;
- rhubarb leaves;
- rhododendron;
- tobacco;
- Yew.
