What does the Corn Bunting eat?

The Corn Bunting'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, especially outside the breeding season. During breeding, insects and other invertebrates form a significant part of the diet, particularly for feeding young.

How it forages

Forages primarily on the ground, gleaning seeds from stubble fields, cultivated land, and grassland. During the breeding season, it also catches insects and other invertebrates, often by short flights or by picking them from vegetation. Will feed on spilled grain.

When it feeds

Diurnal.

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