Can parrots eat mango?

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Yes — mango flesh is an excellent source of vitamin A, which many parrots lack. Peel it first: the skin contains urushiol, the poison-ivy compound.

Keeper's notePeel it and cut off the pit — the flesh is excellent and most species go crazy for it.

Why mango is good for parrots

Vitamin A deficiency is one of the most common nutritional problems in pet parrots, and mango is one of the tastiest ways to fix it. The flesh is entirely safe; the skin contains urushiol, which can irritate sensitive birds (and people), and the pit is a slippery choking hazard.

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