What does the Eurasian Crag Martin eat?

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

Diet overview

Strictly insectivorous, primarily consuming small flying insects such as flies, midges, beetles, and sometimes small butterflies and moths, caught on the wing.

How it forages

Forages exclusively on the wing, catching flying insects in continuous, agile flight. It typically hunts close to cliff faces or structures, often performing acrobatic maneuvers. It may concentrate feeding activity in areas with insect swarms.

When it feeds

Diurnal. Active forager during daylight hours.

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