What does the Northern White-crowned Shrike eat?

The Northern White-crowned Shrike's diet shapes where and when you'll find it. Understanding what it eats helps you predict where to look.

Diet overview

Insectivore

How it forages

Primarily insectivorous, feeding on a variety of insects including grasshoppers, beetles, caterpillars, and termites. They forage by gleaning insects from foliage, branches, and the ground, and also by making short, flycatcher-like sallies to catch insects in the air. They often forage in small groups, moving through the canopy or on the ground.

When it feeds

Diurnal.

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