What does the Rook eat?

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

Diet overview

Omnivore, primarily invertebrates (especially earthworms and insect larvae), grains, seeds, fruits, and occasionally small vertebrates or carrion.

How it forages

Forages primarily on the ground, often in large flocks. Uses its strong bill to probe the soil for invertebrates, especially earthworms and grubs. Also consumes seeds, grains (often from cultivated fields), fruits, nuts, and occasionally small vertebrates, eggs, or carrion. Known to cache food.

When it feeds

Diurnal. Active from dawn to dusk, with peak foraging activity in the morning and late afternoon.

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