
What does the Society Finch eat?
Lonchura domestica
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Diet overview
Granivore (primarily seeds, supplemented with greens and insects)
How it forages
Primarily ground feeders, foraging for small seeds. In captivity, they readily consume commercial finch seed mixes, millet sprays, and small amounts of fresh greens and occasional protein supplements (e.g., egg food, mealworms).
When it feeds
Diurnal. Active during daylight hours, foraging, preening, and interacting with flock members.
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