Yes — plain cooked rice is safe and digestible for parrots. And no, rice does not make birds explode — that's a myth.
Keeper's noteThe 'rice makes birds explode' story is a myth — but serve it cooked and unsalted. Warm (not hot) rice mixed with chopped veg is a classic winter comfort meal for flocks.
Why rice is good for parrots
Cooked rice, brown or white, is a perfectly safe grain for parrots — brown rice bringing more fiber and B vitamins. The infamous claim that rice swells in birds' stomachs and kills them is pure urban legend; wild birds eat rice straight from the paddy. The only rules are: cooked, plain, unsalted.
How to serve it
Cooked plain — no salt, butter, or seasoning.
Brown over white when you can; more nutrition per bite.
Cool to warm-not-hot before serving; check with a finger.