What does the Zenaida Dove eat?

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

Diet overview

Granivore (primarily seeds), supplemented with fruits, berries, and occasionally small invertebrates.

How it forages

Forages primarily on the ground, walking deliberately and pecking at seeds, fallen fruits, and berries. It will also consume small snails and insects, especially during the breeding season. Often seen feeding in open areas, sometimes in small flocks.

When it feeds

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

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