What does the White-browed Wagtail eat?

The White-browed 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, foraging on the ground or near water. They actively walk and run, often making short dashes to catch insects. They also catch insects in flight with short aerial sallies. Their diet includes flies, beetles, ants, grasshoppers, and other small invertebrates. They frequently feed along the edges of water bodies, picking insects from the surface or vegetation.

When it feeds

Diurnal, most active during the day, especially in the morning and late afternoon.

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