Can parrots eat tomatoes?
Safe
Yes — the ripe fruit is fine in small amounts.
- Food
- Tomatoes
- Category
- Vegetable
- Verdict
- Yes — with limits
- Amount
- One cherry tomato or a small wedge, once or twice a week.
Why
The fruit is the safe part. The leaves, stems and unripe green fruit contain solanine and tomatine and are not safe, so strip the green stem and any leaf before feeding.
How much is too much
One cherry tomato or a small wedge, once or twice a week.
Treats and fruit should stay under roughly 20% of the daily bowl. The rest is pellets, leafy greens and a good chop.
This page is reference material, not veterinary advice. Species, age and existing health conditions change what is safe. If you are unsure or your bird is already showing symptoms, contact an avian veterinarian.
Check another food →Similar vegetable foods
If tomatoes is on your list, these come from the same shelf and are checked the same way.
Can parrots eat onion?ToxicCan parrots eat garlic?ToxicCan parrots eat wild mushrooms?ToxicCan parrots eat rhubarb leaves?ToxicCan parrots eat potato leaves and green skin?ToxicCan parrots eat tomato leaves and stems?ToxicCan parrots eat spinach?CautionCan parrots eat corn?Caution
Other safe foods
Every one of these got the same verdict as tomatoes.