What does the Common Waxbill eat?

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

Diet overview

Granivore, primarily feeding on small grass seeds, supplemented with insects during breeding season.

How it forages

Primarily ground feeders, foraging for small grass seeds. They often cling to grass stems to extract seeds directly. During the breeding season, they supplement their diet with small insects, such as termites and aphids, particularly when feeding young. They drink frequently.

When it feeds

Diurnal, most active during the morning and late afternoon.

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