Western Catalpa Tree Branches?

[bird_luver24]

Hello,
I was wondering if Western Catalpa Trees were Toxic to birds?...
I have one in my yard and there are quite of few branches that would be wonderful perches for my lovie but, I couldnt find anywhere on the net about if they were safe or not?...

Thanks! :D

[Kathryn]

We have Catalpa trees also. I don't use the branches for my birds because I could not find anything to indicate toxicity. I figure better safe than sorry.

I do use cuttings from my fruit trees for the birds to strip. They really enjoy stripping those branches!

[bird_luver24]

Kathryn,
Thats how I feel to. Im going to keep searching and If I find anything then I will let you know! :D ;)...

[butterfly1061]

I looked too and only found that it is native to MO. Nothing stating toxic or non-toxic. There are several different names and I looked under all of them in both lists, but nothing :confused:

[bird_luver24]

I found out a little bit of information. still nothing saying it is safe for birds but...
I did find out that this plant is a safe tree for cats and livestock. It also is a favorite of the hummingbird. I am still doing some searching....:)