What does the Blue-gray Gnatcatcher eat?

The Blue-gray Gnatcatcher'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 small insects and spiders. They are active foragers, constantly moving through foliage, gleaning prey from leaves and twigs. They also hover and make short aerial sallies to catch flying insects. Their long tail is often flicked side-to-side, possibly to flush out insects.

When it feeds

Diurnal.

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