That may sound gross, but vultures are actually essential for cleaning up the wilderness and preventing the spread of disease. Vultures wait for an animal to die and then eat its corpse. Many gulls will wait until another bird has found something tasty and will then take the prize for themselves. Some birds make a living stealing from others rather than finding their own food. On the other hand, flocks of geese nibble on grass like sheep. Falcons and eagles swoop down from the skies to catch small prey like rabbits or even other birds. Other birds prefer to live by the water and dive for fish or shellfish. Slightly larger birds like sparrows and finches eat seeds such as thistle, sunflower and safflower seeds worms and other small invertebrates and insects like crickets or mosquitoes. The smallest birds, hummingbirds, live off the nectar of flowers. In the wild, a bird’s diet usually depends on its size. Some owners like to stuff a pine cone and hang it from the cage for the parrot to work at, while others have their parrot repeat a noise or other trick to earn a snack. Parrots need to stay stimulated and engaged with their environment, so try to find challenging ways to deliver their food. You can feed your parrot slices of low-sugar fruits and vegetables as a treat. Some of these birds are as intelligent as a small child, and can even learn to talk! What do birds eat? Most parrot species will need specialized diets for their particular nutritional needs, but all eat a variety of seeds and fruits to stay healthy. The most common types of pet birds belong to the parrot family, including the Budgerigar, cockatoo, macaw and African Grey. Many people like to keep birds as pets, since they are colorful and intelligent creatures.