10 Vegetarian Birds: Nature's Plant Eaters

Zee Media Bureau
Mar 20, 2024

White-bellied Green Pigeon

This species of pigeon, found in parts of Asia, feeds primarily on fruits, particularly figs, which makes up a large part of its diet.

Kakapo

The kakapo is a nocturnal, flightless parrot native to New Zealand.

Hoatzin

This unique bird from the Amazon Basin has a highly specialized diet, feeding almost exclusively on leaves.

Pigeons and Doves

While not all species are exclusively vegetarian, many pigeons and doves feed on seeds, fruits, and occasionally green matter.

Lories and Lorikeets

Found in the Australasian region, these birds have a brush-tipped tongue adapted for feeding on nectar from flowers

Finches

Many finch species consume primarily seeds.

Budgerigars

Also known as budgies, these small Australian parrots are primarily seed eaters.

Hawaiian Honeycreepers

Specifically adapted to the Hawaiian Islands, these birds have evolved to occupy a range of ecological niches.

Parrots

Many parrots are herbivorous, consuming a diet that includes fruits, nuts, seeds, and sometimes nectar.

Fruit Doves

Fruit doves, found in forests and woodlands in Southeast Asia and Oceania, primarily feed on fruit.

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