What does the Evening Grosbeak eat?

The Evening Grosbeak's diet shapes where and when you'll find it. Understanding what it eats helps you predict where to look.

Diet overview

Omnivore (primarily granivorous and insectivorous)

How it forages

Primarily feeds on seeds, especially those of conifers (spruce, fir, pine) and deciduous trees (maple, ash, cherry). They also consume berries, small fruits, and a significant number of insects, particularly spruce budworms during outbreaks. They use their powerful bills to crack open tough seeds. Often forages in flocks.

When it feeds

Diurnal.

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