Pet birds (general): plant evidence

Not listed does not mean safe.

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Evidence exists for 43 of 164 plants. No evidence collected in this database yet for the other 121.

Used only when a source speaks about birds in general or does not name the bird species.

Sources covering Pet birds (general)

VCA Animal Hospitals — Plants That Are Toxic to Birds — 49 claims
Association of Avian Veterinarians — Protecting Your Pet Birds From Household Dangers — 14 claims
Avian toxicoses: a review (Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2025) — 8 claims
UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine — Toxic Plant Garden — 2 claims
Merck Veterinary Manual — Houseplants and Ornamentals Toxic to Animals — 1 claims
UC Davis Veterinary Medicine — When Plants and Animals Don't Mix — 1 claims

Evidence applies only to the animal named by the source. Read claim scope notes before interpreting a listing.

⚠ Toxic

Dieffenbachia
Dieffenbachia
⚠ Toxic for Pet birds (general)
Pet birds (general): ⚠ Toxic
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Oleander
Nerium oleander
⚠ Toxic for Pet birds (general)
Pet birds (general): ⚠ Toxic
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Kalanchoe
Kalanchoe spp
⚠ Toxic for Pet birds (general)
Pet birds (general): ⚠ Toxic
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Poinsettia
Euphorbia pulcherrima
⚠ Toxic for Pet birds (general)
Pet birds (general): ⚠ Toxic
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Azalea
Rhododendron spp
⚠ Toxic for Pet birds (general)
Pet birds (general): ⚠ Toxic
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Rhododendron
Rhododendron spp
⚠ Toxic for Pet birds (general)
Pet birds (general): ⚠ Toxic
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Lily of the Valley
Convallaria majalis
⚠ Toxic for Pet birds (general)
Pet birds (general): ⚠ Toxic
Merck lists this among "imposter" lilies: not one of the lilies that damage cats' kidneys (Merck names Lilium and Hemerocallis).
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Foxglove
Digitalis purpurea
⚠ Toxic for Pet birds (general)
Pet birds (general): ⚠ Toxic
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Lantana
Lantana camara
⚠ Toxic for Pet birds (general)
Pet birds (general): ⚠ Toxic
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Heavenly Bamboo
Nandina domestica
⚠ Toxic for Pet birds (general)
Pet birds (general): ⚠ Toxic
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Garlic
Allium sativum
⚠ Toxic for Pet birds (general)
Pet birds (general): ⚠ Toxic
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Onion
Allium cepa
⚠ Toxic for Pet birds (general)
Pet birds (general): ⚠ Toxic
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Avocado
Persea americana
⚠ Toxic for Pet birds (general)
Pet birds (general): ⚠ Toxic
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Rhubarb
Rheum rhabarbarium
⚠ Toxic for Pet birds (general)
Pet birds (general): ⚠ Toxic
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Clematis
Clematis spp.
⚠ Toxic for Pet birds (general)
Pet birds (general): ⚠ Toxic
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! Caution

Devils Ivy
Epipremnum aureum
! Caution for Pet birds (general)
Pet birds (general): ! Caution
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Easter Lily
Lilium longiflorum
! Caution for Pet birds (general)
Pet birds (general): ! Caution
Merck: the lilies that damage cats' kidneys are Lilium lilies and Hemerocallis daylilies (Merck's list calls both "true lilies"; ASPCA files daylilies in a different plant family). Many other plants with "lily" in the name are not in this group.
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English Ivy
Hedera helix
! Caution for Pet birds (general)
Pet birds (general): ! Caution
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Peace Lily
Spathiphyllum
! Caution for Pet birds (general)
Pet birds (general): ! Caution
Merck lists this among "imposter" lilies: not one of the lilies that damage cats' kidneys (Merck names Lilium and Hemerocallis).
Pet Poison Helpline: peace and calla lilies contain insoluble oxalates (mouth irritation, drooling); the potentially fatal true lilies for cats are different plants.
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Sago Palm
Cycas revoluta, zamia species
! Caution for Pet birds (general)
Pet birds (general): ! Caution
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Tulip
Tulipa spp.
! Caution for Pet birds (general)
Pet birds (general): ! Caution
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Amaryllis
Amaryllis spp.
! Caution for Pet birds (general)
Pet birds (general): ! Caution
Merck lists this among "imposter" lilies: not one of the lilies that damage cats' kidneys (Merck names Lilium and Hemerocallis).
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Asparagus Fern
Asparagus densiflorus cv sprengeri
! Caution for Pet birds (general)
Pet birds (general): ! Caution
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Chinese Evergreen
Aglaonema modestum
! Caution for Pet birds (general)
Pet birds (general): ! Caution
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Cyclamen
Cyclamen spp
! Caution for Pet birds (general)
Pet birds (general): ! Caution
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Madagascar Dragon Tree
Dracaena marginata
! Caution for Pet birds (general)
Pet birds (general): ! Caution
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Schefflera
Schefflera
! Caution for Pet birds (general)
Pet birds (general): ! Caution
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Swiss Cheese Plant
Monstera deliciosa
! Caution for Pet birds (general)
Pet birds (general): ! Caution
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Yucca
Yucca spp.
! Caution for Pet birds (general)
Pet birds (general): ! Caution
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Daffodil
Narcissus spp
! Caution for Pet birds (general)
Pet birds (general): ! Caution
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Hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis
! Caution for Pet birds (general)
Pet birds (general): ! Caution
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Hydrangea
Hydrangea arborescens
! Caution for Pet birds (general)
Pet birds (general): ! Caution
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Iris
Iris species
! Caution for Pet birds (general)
Pet birds (general): ! Caution
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Morning Glory
Ipomoea spp
! Caution for Pet birds (general)
Pet birds (general): ! Caution
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English Yew
Taxus baccata
! Caution for Pet birds (general)
Pet birds (general): ! Caution
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Tiger Lily
Lilium tigrinum
! Caution for Pet birds (general)
Pet birds (general): ! Caution
Merck: the lilies that damage cats' kidneys are Lilium lilies and Hemerocallis daylilies (Merck's list calls both "true lilies"; ASPCA files daylilies in a different plant family). Many other plants with "lily" in the name are not in this group.
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Asian Lily
Lilium asiatica
! Caution for Pet birds (general)
Pet birds (general): ! Caution
Merck: the lilies that damage cats' kidneys are Lilium lilies and Hemerocallis daylilies (Merck's list calls both "true lilies"; ASPCA files daylilies in a different plant family). Many other plants with "lily" in the name are not in this group.
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Stargazer Lily
Lilium orientalis
! Caution for Pet birds (general)
Pet birds (general): ! Caution
Merck: the lilies that damage cats' kidneys are Lilium lilies and Hemerocallis daylilies (Merck's list calls both "true lilies"; ASPCA files daylilies in a different plant family). Many other plants with "lily" in the name are not in this group.
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Cycads
Cycas and Zamia species
! Caution for Pet birds (general)
Pet birds (general): ! Caution
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Autumn Crocus
Colchicum autumnale
! Caution for Pet birds (general)
Pet birds (general): ! Caution
Pet Poison Helpline: do not confuse spring crocus (Crocus, Iridaceae; GI upset) with autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale; contains colchicine, highly toxic).
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Macadamia Nut
Macadamia integrifolia
! Caution for Pet birds (general)
Pet birds (general): ! Caution
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Jerusalem Cherry
Solanum pseudocapsicum
! Caution for Pet birds (general)
Pet birds (general): ! Caution
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Mother of Millions
Kalanchoe tubiflora
! Caution for Pet birds (general)
Pet birds (general): ! Caution
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