What does the White-bellied Minivet eat?

The White-bellied Minivet'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. Forages actively in the canopy and mid-story of trees and shrubs, often making aerial sallies to catch flying insects. Also gleans insects from foliage and bark. Feeds on beetles, caterpillars, ants, and other small invertebrates.

When it feeds

Diurnal, most active during the cooler parts of the morning and late afternoon.

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