The fiery kick of chili is actually to drive away predators who may attack the bird. A bird fancier, who goes as u/cutekittensforus on Reddit wrote a post asking people whether putting chili powder in ...

Diced vegetables like onions, bell peppers, and garlic are sauteed until they are soft. Spices like cumin, oregano, and chili powder are then added in, though you can also buy pre-mixed chili ...