What does the Pied Wagtail eat?

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

Diet overview

Insectivore

How it forages

Primarily insectivorous, feeding on a wide range of invertebrates including flies, beetles, ants, spiders, and small aquatic insects. They forage by running rapidly on the ground, making sudden dashes to catch prey, or by making short, agile flights to snatch insects from the air or vegetation. They also follow livestock or farm machinery to catch disturbed insects.

When it feeds

Diurnal

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