What does the Smooth-billed Ani eat?

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

Diet overview

Omnivore (primarily insectivore)

How it forages

Primarily insectivorous, feeding on a wide variety of insects (grasshoppers, crickets, beetles, caterpillars, spiders) and other arthropods. They often forage on the ground, walking or running, and frequently follow grazing livestock to catch insects disturbed by their movement. They also consume small vertebrates (lizards, frogs) and some fruits and seeds, especially during the dry season.

When it feeds

Diurnal

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