Can cockatiels eat bananas?

Yes, in small amounts

Yes, in small amounts. Banana is safe for cockatiels, but it is sweet and starchy, so treat it as an occasional extra rather than an everyday food.

Portion: A slice about 1 cm (⅜ in) thick, cut into small pieces
How often: Once or twice a week
Sugar: 12.2 g / 100 g

How to serve it

Peel the banana
Slice and cut into small pieces
Offer plain fresh banana only
Clear away any leftovers after a couple of hours

Why

Risks. Cockatiels are among the species most prone to obesity and fatty liver disease, and banana is energy-dense compared with vegetables.

Benefits. Its soft texture makes banana a useful first fruit for cockatiels that are reluctant to try fresh foods.

Questions owners ask 2

Can cockatiels eat banana every day?

It is better not to. Fruit should be a small part of the fresh-food portion, with vegetables making up most of it.

Can I mash banana into my cockatiel's food?

A little mashed banana can help a cockatiel accept a new food, but keep the amount small and remove the dish within a couple of hours.

Bananas: nutrition per 100 g

Water	74.9 g
Energy	89 kcal
Sugars	12.2 g
Fat	0.3 g
Protein	1.1 g
Fibre	2.6 g
Calcium	5 mg
Phosphorus	22 mg
Calcium : phosphorus	0.23 : 1
Sodium	1 mg
Vitamin A (RAE)	3 µg
Vitamin C	8.7 mg

“Bananas, raw”, USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, FDC 173944). Public domain.

Sources & method 4

The sources below discuss bananas for cockatiels (or for pet birds generally). Confidence: high. Rated on the JOMIZOO Feeding Scale; when good sources disagree we choose the more cautious level.