What does the Red-billed Starling eat?
Onychognathus taboranus
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Diet overview
Omnivore, primarily frugivorous and insectivorous
How it forages
Primarily feeds on fruits, especially figs, berries, and other wild fruits. Also consumes a significant amount of insects, including beetles, grasshoppers, and termites, particularly during the breeding season. They forage in trees and on the ground.
When it feeds
Diurnal
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