What does the Black-throated Thrush eat?

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

Diet overview

Primarily invertebrates (insects, earthworms, snails) during the breeding season; supplemented with berries and fruits, especially during migration and in winter.

How it forages

Forages mainly on the ground, often in open areas or under trees, searching for invertebrates by flicking leaf litter and probing the soil with its bill. Also climbs into trees and bushes to feed on berries and fruits. Can be quite tame in wintering areas when undisturbed.

When it feeds

Primarily diurnal, most active during the early morning and late afternoon.

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