Avocado Toxicity - Learn more about this potentially dangerous fruit to birds.

Heavy Metal Poisoning in Birds - Article that describes the toxic effect of heavy metals such as lead brass copper and zinc.

Lead Poisoning in Birds - Veterinarian describes the symptoms and treatment for this potentially fatal condition.

Paint Lead & Zinc - Describes how paint fumes lead and zinc in items can be lethal to your birds. From Quaker Parakeet Society.

Teflon poisoning: The silent killer - Vet describes PTFE toxicity in birds which is often fatal caused by cookware and parts made with teflon or a non stick coating. By Old World Aviaries.

Testing for Zinc in Parrot Toys Play Gyms and Cages - Article discussing the problem of zinc toxicity in parrots including how to test metal toy parts.

The Silent Killer - Discusses polytetraflouethylene (teflon fumes) which are deadly to birds.

Toxic Metals Weigh Heavy on Birds - Article discusses the effects of mercury and lead on wildlife. From Science and the Environment Bulletin.

Toxic Plants - Presents a list of poisonous plants to birds.

Toxicoses in Birds - Discusses chocolate alcohol salt and avocado toxicity. Including contaminated foods.

Warnings for Owners of Parrots and Other Birds - Learn more about household hazards that could injure your feathered friend.

Why Caffeine is Toxic to Birds - Article discusses the effect of certain foods such as chocolate on the avian nervous system.

Zinc and Parrots - Article from the Proceedings of the International Aviculturists Society January 1997. Features details about zinc biology and bird cages.