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Can budgies eat bananas?

Only a little

Yes, but only a little: budgies can eat bananas. UC Davis includes banana on its fruit list for pet birds, and RSPCA Australia names it among fruits that are digested slowly.

How to serve it: a small piece, peeled

Good to know: The German Animal Welfare Federation says to offer fruit only in small amounts because of its sugar, and RSPCA Australia calls fruit a treat. Germany’s Veterinary Association for Animal Welfare (TVT), on the other hand, lists fruit as part of the daily diet, so we err on the side of caution.

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Last checked: November 2026

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