Top 10 Parrot and Hookbill Foods
for October 2023

MOOZ Themes editors select recommendations independently, so your purchase through our link may earn us a commission.

Parrots and hookbills, also known as macaws, are large, beautiful birds that spend most of their lives in trees, but may spend a lot of time on the ground. They eat a variety of foods, including seeds, nuts, fruits, and vegetables.

Parrot and hookbill food comes in a variety of forms, from seed mixes to pelleted food to fresh fruit and veggies. It's essential to feed your parrot a healthy diet, which is easy with parrot and hookbill food. Our lab tests parrot and hookbill food for quality, including ingredients, nutritional value, and digestibility. We also evaluate its ease of use, including ease of preparation, feeding instructions, and cleanup, as well as how easy it is to store, dispense, and refill. Here are the best parrot and hookbill foods of 2022, according to testing and popular reviews:

1
9.8
SCORE
F.M. Brown's Tropical Carnival Gourmet Large Hookbill Food for Parrots, Cockatoos and Macaws Over 13

F.M. Brown's Tropical Carnival Gourmet Large Hookbill Food Parrots, for Cockatoos and Macaws Over 13", 5-lb Bag

by Fm Browns

Relieve Cage Boredom: Crunchy Pine Nuts, Walnuts, Peanuts, Almonds And Cashews Are Nutritional Powerhouses And Removing Their Shells Encourages Activity

F.M. Brown's Tropical Carnival Gourmet Large Hookbill Food for Parrots, Cockatoos and Macaws is a good choice for hookbills, particularly if you live in a cold climate. It contains 30 ingredients, including fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. For hookbills that are fed on pelleted birdseed, the Tropical Carnival food will provide a nice variety of nutrients, and it's formulated with vitamins, minerals, and fiber, so it's nutritionally balanced. It's also fortified with omega fatty acids and beneficial bacteria, which may help to support good digestion. The fruit and vegetable mix is brightly colored, and it contains cranberries, cranberries, sunflower seeds, bananas, papaya, pineapple, squash, carrots, peas, broccoli, red bell peppers, zucchini, winter squash, broccoli, strawberries, apples, and bananas, which all offer different nutrients. The Tropical Carnival food has a savory flavor, and it can be fed to hookbills that prefer a savory diet. The pellets are soft and easy to digest, and birds seem to like eating the Tropical Carnival food. This food also has 30 grams of protein, which helps support a strong immune system. Our only complaint is that the pellets are quite large, and we recommend cutting them into smaller pieces for hookbills that prefer to eat food that is more easily consumed.

2
9.6
SCORE
TOP's Parrot Food Pellets Hookbills, Small, Medium and Large Parrots - Non-GMO, Peanut Soy & Corn Free, USDA Organic Certified - 4 lb / 1.81 kg

TOP's Parrot Food Pellets Hookbills, Medium Small, and Large Parrots

by TOP's Parrot Food

TOPs outstanding pellets (4 lb) do not contain any fillers, like soy or corn, or BHA, BHT or ethoxyquin. We use only fresh, natural ingredients and avoid all artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, or sucrose/sugar.

This high quality parrot food not only guarantees great nutritional benefits for your bird, but it's made without any GMOs, corn, soy or wheat, making it safe for your bird to eat. The pellets are cold-pressed, which helps to preserve the natural nutrition. The pellets are smaller than many birds prefer, but that's to be expected from pellets that are cold-pressed. The pellets are soft and easy to feed, and though they're not as soft as seeds, they can be eaten whole, which some birds prefer. The pellets are also soft enough that they can be crushed into powder, which some birds enjoy. The pellets are preservative-free and free of artificial colors and flavors, so they won't harm your bird if they start to choke or ingest them. If you like, you can mix the pellets with seed, sprouts, nuts or other foods. The pellets are packaged in sealed bags, so they should last for several months, but if they don't, TOP will replace them free of charge.

3
9.1
SCORE
F.M. Brown's Tropical Carnival Gourmet Bird Food for Parrots, African Greys, and Conures Under 13

F.M. Brown's Tropical Carnival Gourmet Bird Food for Parrots, African Greys, Conures and Under 13", Probiotics for Digestive Health, Vitamin-Nutrient Fortified Daily Diet

by Fm Browns

Relieve Cage Boredom: Crunchy Pine Nuts, Walnuts, Peanuts, Almonds And Cashews Are Nutritional Powerhouses And Removing Their Shells Encourages Activity

This bird food recipe has all the ingredients we like to see in a parrot or conure food: lots of nutrients from fruits, vegetables, and nuts, prebiotics, probiotics, and, very importantly, no corn or soy. This formula also has twice as many probiotics as our previous pick, and it's packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber to support good digestion. The probiotics are in the form of freeze-dried Mychorrhiza extract, which contains 15 strains of beneficial bacteria that help maintain healthy digestion. The vitamins B6 and B12 are in the form of menadione, a type of vitamin that parrots don't naturally produce in humans, so it's important that they receive it from other sources. The formula also contains omega fatty acids and antioxidants, which help maintain a healthy immune system. This formula has 30 more ingredients than our previous pick, and it's a good choice for birds that need more variety in their diets. It also has a smaller serving size, which is better for birds that have smaller appetites.

4
9
SCORE
TOP's Parrot Food Bird Pellets for Small Hookbills - Non-GMO, Peanut Soy & Corn Free, USDA Organic Certified - 12 oz / 340 g

TOP's Parrot Food Bird for Pellets Small Hookbills

by TOP's Parrot Food

TOPs outstanding pellets (12 oz) do not contain any fillers, like soy or corn, or BHA, BHT or ethoxyquin. We use only fresh, natural ingredients and avoid all artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, or sucrose/sugar.

We selected the TOP Parrot Food Bird Pellets for Small Hookbills (peanut-soy-free) for our runner-up pick, in part because it's the only non-corn-based complete bird food on the market, but also because the ingredients are all naturally sourced, and none of the meals are genetically modified. The pellets are cold-pressed, which helps retain more of the nutrients in the food. TOP's pellets are formulated with vegetables and whole grains, so they mimic the natural nutrients found in a wild diet. All of the ingredients are U.S.-grown, and organic certified, and TOP's Pellets are the only non-corn-based complete bird food on the market that is USDA organic certified. The pellets are also free of artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives. The pellets are smaller than most complete bird foods, which makes them easier to feed, and there is less waste, but it's important to note that this pellet size is best for small to medium-sized birds, and for birds that tend to prefer smaller food pieces. TOP's Parrot Food Bird Pellets for Small Hookbills (peanut-soy-free) is a very good choice for birds that prefer smaller food pieces, and for birds that live primarily indoors.

5
8.8
SCORE
F.M. Brown's Tropical Carnival, Gourmet Bird Food for Parrots, African Greys, and Conures Under 13

FM Brown F.M. Tropical Brown's Carnival

by FM Browns Tropical Carnival Gourmet Small Hookbill Food 2.5 lb

Relieve Cage Boredom: Crunchy pine nuts, walnuts, peanuts, almonds and cashews are nutritional powerhouses and removing their shells encourages activity

The Tropical Carnival is a solid bird food, and it's especially good if you own an African Grey. This food contains more probiotics per serving than your typical bird food, which contributes to healthy digestion. The variety of fruits, vegetables, and nuts gives your bird plenty of variety in their diet, and the food is also vitamin- and nutrient-fortified. The blend of ingredients makes this food a good choice for all birds, but it's particularly good for African Greys and conures. The texture of the food isn't great, but it's better than some bird foods, and it's especially good for people with small birds who might find larger food pieces difficult to handle. The Tropical Carnival also beats the pants off many cage diets, which aren't fortified with vitamins and nutrients.

6
8.7
SCORE
SLEEK & SASSY NUTRITIONAL DIET Garden Small Hookbill No Sunflower Bird Food for Lovebirds, Cockatiels, Quaker Parrots & Small Conures (4 lbs.)

SLEEK & SASSY NUTRITIONAL DIET Garden Small No Hookbill Sunflower Bird Food for Lovebirds

by Wildwood Seed & Specialties

No Artificial Colors or Sulfites (SO)

Eat Right Organics' Mini Hookbill Bird Food is a nutritious meal for hookbills, including lovebirds, cockatiels, Quaker parrots, and small conures. The mix contains no sunflower seeds, which have been linked to mood and behavior problems in birds. Instead, this feed is a blend of freshly baked, human-grade fruits, vegetables, and grains, including apples, blueberries, carrots, cranberries, corn, raisins, and wheat bran. It's fortified with vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients, and it's formulated with no fillers, artificial flavors, or colors. The Mini Hookbill comes in 4-pound containers, which are great for feeding smaller birds. The small size makes it ideal for travel, and it's available in both organic and natural varieties. It also has a low calorie count, so birds in cages won't overeat. The Mini Hookbill also makes for a nutritious treat for birds in outdoor aviaries. It's easy for the mini hookbill to clean, and it's ideal for hand-feeding baby birds.

7
7.2
SCORE
Garden Small Hookbill Bird Food for Cockatiels, Lovebirds, Quaker Parrots & Small Conures (4 lbs.)

SLEEK & SASSY NUTRITIONAL DIET Garden Hookbill Small Bird Food for Cockatiels

by Wildwood Seed & Specialties

No Artificial Colors or Sulfites (SO)

This food blend for birds is recommended by veterinarians and bird enthusiasts alike. It contains a variety of nutritious ingredients, including fruits, vegetables, and other nutritious ingredients, which your birds will love. It is made with human-grade ingredients, and is free from artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives. The ingredients used in this blend are nutritious and wholesome, and your birds will reap the benefits of eating this food. This blend is balanced, and your birds will enjoy eating this food. It is free of fillers, sugar, and fat, so it does not contain any unhealthy ingredients that can affect the health of your birds. Now you can enjoy feeding your birds with healthy, wholesome, and balanced foods.

8
7.1
SCORE

This large parrot food from Sleek & Sassy is a good choice for conures, Amazons, African Greys, Cockatoos, Pionus-Parrots & Small Macaws. It does not contain corn, wheat, soy, oats, or artificial coloring, flavoring or preservatives. This food contains vitamins, minerals, and organic fruits and vegetables. This blend is gentle on birds' digestive systems, and it has no fillers, chemicals, or preservatives. The ingredients are blended together and mixed by hand, so the food has a smooth, savory flavor. The grain-free mixture includes whole oats, brown rice, coconut flakes, peas, chickpeas, and flax seeds. The fruits include papaya, banana, apple, and plum. This food has been tested and approved by Lush Parrots, a parrot organization with experts who know all the ins and outs of parrot nutrition. This food has won multiple awards, including Best Bird Food and Best Parrot Food by Bird Enthusiast magazine. This food contains a 10-year shelf life, and it's packaged in clear, recyclable, BPA-free pouches. It's easy to store, and it can be stored at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

9
7.1
SCORE
SLEEK & SASSY NUTRITIONAL DIET Garden Large Hookbill Parrot Food for Large Conures, Amazons, African Greys, Cockatoos, Pionus-Parrots & Small Macaws (2 lbs.)

SLEEK & SASSY NUTRITIONAL DIET Garden Hookbill Large Parrot Food for Large Conures

by Wildwood Seed & Specialties

No Artificial Colors or Sulfites (SO)

This best-selling diet for conures, amazons, African greys, cockatoos, pionus-parrots, and small macaws is a delectable blend of vegetables, fruits, and herbs. The diet is low in fat, and contains recommended levels of vitamins, minerals and amino acids. The diet is fortified with vitamins A, C and E and 1,000 IU of vitamin D3. The diet is scientifically formulated to meet the nutritional requirements of hookbills. It is formulated for hookbills, and contains no coloring, hormones, or artificial preservatives. The diet is packaged in tamper-proof, resealable pouches, which prevent tampering while providing freshness. The diet is suitable for birds up to 5 lbs. in size.

10
7.1
SCORE
Volkman Seed Avian Science Super Hookbill 20lb

Volkman Seed Avian Super Science Hookbill 20lb

by Volkman

Carefully formulated blend is natural, clean, convenient and easy to use.

The Volkman Seed Avian Science Super Hookbill 20lb is the highest quality seed mix we found for hookbills. It has low fat and contains safflower and sunflower seed, which hookbills seem to prefer. The mix is mess-free, too, since the safflower seed separates from the sunflower bits, and the sunflower bits don't clump together. The mix is also more affordable than sunflower seed mixes, which tend to contain more fat. The mix is also more nutritious than sunflower seed mixes, since it includes safflower, which provides amino acids. The mix is also packed with safflower, sunflower, and safflower hearts, which provide protein. The mix is soaked in water and then dried, so any leftover moisture is absorbed by the seed. The mix has no fillers and is nutritious enough that even non-hookbill birds will eat it. The mix is also dust-free, so it's great for indoor feeding. The mix is packaged in resealable pouches, so it stays fresh. The mix is reasonably priced and lasts a long time.

expand_less

I Agree
We use cookies to enhance and personalise your experience with us by collecting information about the pages you visit and actions taken on the site. More details