What does the Cape Glossy Starling eat?

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

Diet overview

Omnivore, primarily insectivorous but also consumes fruits, nectar, and human scraps.

How it forages

Forages primarily on the ground, walking with a confident gait, probing for insects and larvae. Also gleans insects from foliage and takes fruit from trees and shrubs. Will readily visit bird feeders and scavenge human food scraps in urban environments.

When it feeds

Diurnal, most active during the morning and late afternoon.

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