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What does the Cravina eat?

Sporophila pileata

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

Diet overview

Granivore (primarily grass seeds)

How it forages

Primarily granivorous, feeding almost exclusively on small grass seeds. They forage on the ground or cling to grass stems to extract seeds directly from the seed heads. Occasionally consumes small insects, especially during the breeding season to supplement protein for chicks.

When it feeds

Diurnal, most active during the early morning and late afternoon.

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