Can macaws eat watermelon?

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Watermelon · for macaws

Yes — watermelon is hydrating and completely safe for parrots, seeds included.

What it means for macaws

There's nothing specific to a macaw that changes the verdict on watermelon — it's treated the same as for parrots generally. Macaws can handle a generous portion for their size.

The full picture on watermelon

Watermelon is over 90% water, making it a perfect hot-weather food, and unlike apple seeds, watermelon seeds contain no cyanogenic compounds — many parrots enjoy the seeds most of all. The rind is safe too if well washed, though most birds ignore it.

See the full watermelon guide or the Macaw diet guide for more.

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