What does the Parrot (Generic) eat?
Varies greatly by species (e.g., Ara macao, Amazona aestiva, Psittacula krameri).
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Diet overview
Herbivore (primarily seeds, nuts, fruits, nectar, pollen, buds, and sometimes insects or larvae)
How it forages
Highly specialized feeders, using their strong beaks to crack open seeds and nuts. They also consume fruits, berries, nectar, pollen, buds, and sometimes insects or larvae. Many species are messy eaters, dropping food that benefits other ground-dwelling animals.
When it feeds
Diurnal, most active during early morning and late afternoon, often resting during the hottest parts of the day.
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