Robins are insectivores, which means that the vast majority of their diet is composed of insects. In the spring and summer, when insects are most plentiful, robins will eat almost exclusively insects. Some of the most common insects that robins eat include:
- beetles
- grasshoppers
- crickets
- caterpillars
- moths
What do robins eat in the winter?
In the fall and winter, when insects are less common, robins will supplement their diet with fruits and berries. Some of the most common fruits and berries that robins eat include:
- grapes
- cherries
- Juniper berries
- holly berries
- sumac berries
In addition to the above fruits and berries, robins will also eat:
- seeds
- nuts
- earthworms
- snails
While the vast majority of a robin’s diet is composed of insects and other invertebrates, they will also occasionally eat small lizards, snakes, and frogs. Robins are known to eat these animals more often during the winter months when invertebrates are less common.
