What does the Dark-eyed Junco eat?

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

Diet overview

Omnivore (primarily seeds and insects)

How it forages

Primarily ground foragers, hopping and scratching through leaf litter to find seeds and insects. They also glean insects from low vegetation and occasionally feed at bird feeders. Diet shifts seasonally, with more insects consumed during the breeding season.

When it feeds

Diurnal.

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