sparrow searching
for food ... ah
chili peppers

Found this online: "Although many humans have trouble eating spicy peppers, birds can definitely take the heat. It seems that our avian friends lack the taste receptors that pick up on a pepper's stinging bite, which makes them a favorite of birds around the world. "

Posted on NaHaiWriMo's FB page, 8/15/2012.  Prompt was chili peppers.