Forpus xanthops
Psittaciformes - Psittacidae - Parrots
© Ron Toft
Wild diet: Fruits or seeds of a leguminous tree, cactus fruits and seeds, flowers, grass seeds.
DeL Hoyo, J., Elliot, A., and Sargatal, J., eds. (1997). Handbook of the birds of the world. Vol.4. Sandgrouse to cuckoos. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona.
Please note these diets are examples of diets in use by individuals and institutions for your information. This information may not have been scientifically proven, but is compiled here to give individuals an informed view from other people's knowledge and experiences.
View Rob Monk, private Aviculturist, UK diet file >
Diet established 2011
Have these birds bred successfully on this diet Yes
Any Nutritional related health issues experienced whilst using this diet
None
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