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What does the Indian Black Lored Tit eat?

Machlolophus xanthogenys aplonotus

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The Indian Black Lored Tit's diet shapes where and when you'll find it. Understanding what it eats helps you predict where to look.

Diet overview

Insectivore, occasionally supplemented with seeds, berries, and nectar

How it forages

Primarily insectivorous, foraging actively among foliage and bark for insects, larvae, and spiders. They often hang upside down to inspect leaves and crevices. They may also consume small fruits, berries, and nectar, especially during non-breeding seasons.

When it feeds

Diurnal.

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