What does the Canary eat?

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

Diet overview

Granivore (seeds, especially small seeds of grasses and weeds), supplemented with small insects and fruit.

How it forages

Primarily a ground feeder, foraging for small seeds of grasses, weeds, and herbs. They will also feed on buds, small fruits, and occasionally small insects, especially during the breeding season to supplement protein for chicks. They often feed in small flocks.

When it feeds

Diurnal, active during daylight hours.

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