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I've heard they are bad for birds. Is this true?

Parsley: is a particularly nutritious green plant but for whatever reason, it has long been suspected of being poisonous to birds. Parsley is not toxic to birds and can be fed in moderation without any problem. It is a good source of iron, beta carotene and vitamins B1, B2 and C. Parsley contains most of the amino acids that are the "building blocks" of protein. Medicinal benefits: Parsley is useful as a blood purifier. It detoxifies harmful contaminants, promotes healthy skin and feathers, tones the digestive system, prevents kidney ailments and treats arthritis. It also acts as a natural antibiotic.

Information CCP'ed from
http://www.birdsnways.com/wisdom/ww50eiii.htm

I haven't heard of either one being bad... Parsley is on the safe list, as is cilantro, but you don't really hear much of people feeding cilantro, except maybe at sites such as Land of Vos.

My birds love cilantro. I don't feed it very often, but when I do, they devour it. I've seen it listed in bird books as being good for them.

-Maija with Connor (starling), Lady Gwen & Yadira ('tiels)