This isn’t a complete list by any means. Safe Aviary Plants. It is important for owners to be aware of which plants are safe to birds. Bougainvillea flowers are trumpet-shaped, white or yellow-white, waxy and less than 1 inch long. The fast-growing, shade-loving perennial can be hard to control, so your best bet is to keep chickens confined to a periwinkle-free section of the farm or garden. My daughter 5 months pregnant ran through my flower bed with sandals and got a nasty thorn attack. Here is a list of safe and poisonous plants and trees. Some are toxic to birds. Getty Images Botanical name: Nyctaginaceae. Please note: While these plants won’t harm your birds, your birds could harm these plants with continuous chewing. Bougainvillea loopers have many natural predators, such as birds and omnivorous animals. Safe plants for birds African daisy, african violet, aluminum plant, alyssum, baby's tears, bachelor's button, balloon flower, bamboo (including golden), bee balm, bellflower, bird of paradise, bird's nest fern, black-eyed Susan vine, blue marguerite, bottlebrush, bougainvillea, brush cherry, butterfly bush, A beautiful mix of bougainvillea vines. mitchr says: we are not big fans of using random pieces of outdoor wood for bird perches even if it “safe wood”. Below is a list of the safe variety of plants indoor and outdoor which have been reported as having no adverse affects on animals. If you’re considering other plants, or using any of the following plants for animals from a different natural habitat, please cross-check them against Harmful & Poisonous Plants, Plants Causing Mechanical Injury, and Edible Ornamental Plants lists and other toxicity resources available on- and off-line. When building a planted aviary for your bird it’s best to know which plants will be safe and which will not. The plants contain cardiac glycosides that are highly toxic and can cause tremors, seizures and death. Toxic List. Birds will chew on and possibly consume plants in the course of play and curiosity. Even with natural predators, bougainvillea loopers can sometimes multiply faster than the predators can eat. Be aware of anything with a strong smell and just don’t use it if in doubt. Another thing to be aware of is things going on in your neighborhood… if someone is painting or grilling out… if there is a lawn chemical company spraying yards, please make sure windows and doors are closed.. Attracting these animals to your yard can help keep the bougainvillea looper caterpillar population under control. Bougainvillea plants originate from South America and thrive in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9 through 11. Ensure you hose down foliage to remove any wild bird faeces or residue before placing it in your Eckies cage. They typically develop in a triangularly arranged group of three flowers on a single short stem. Driftwood is not recommended for bird cage perches as it may contain toxins, insects, plus you cannot identify the original wood. This shrubby, evergreen vine is native to tropical and subtropical South America. Many gardeners can control a potential mess by growing bougainvillea in containers on patios or decks, pruning them heavily, then moving them to protected areas during the winter. Safe and Dangerous Plants. It has been 5 days and she is still in bad pain and swollen and said she read (posion control website)it has a toxic red wax on the thorn tip that can cause infections throughout the body and she is very concerned and awaiting a DR to call her back. Few actual studies are available in regard to plant toxicity and specific species of birds and so we should err on the side of caution. Bougainvillea: Flower Companion Plants. It would be better used for reptiles who would not consume it. It actually bruised her foot. Many birds naturally eat plants as part of their diet.