What does the Society Finch eat?
Lonchura striata 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 consume a commercial finch seed mix, supplemented with millet sprays, fresh greens (e.g., kale, spinach), and occasional protein sources like egg food or small insects. They hull seeds efficiently.
When it feeds
Diurnal. Active during daylight hours, foraging, preening, and interacting with flock members.
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