6792. White-breasted waterhen at KTPH

 

The white-breasted waterhen is an omnivore that eats a mix of small animals and plant parts. They find food by walking near water, pecking in the mud, or looking closely at plants. 

Main Foods

Insects: Beetles, spiders, and insect larvae.
Small Fish: Tiny fish from ponds or shallow water (they often wash these before eating).
Water Animals: 
Snails
, worms, 
crabs
, and tadpoles.
Seeds and Plants: Grass seeds, grains, and roots or shoots of marsh plants.
Scraps:
 Sometimes fruit like bananas, household scraps, or pet food near human homes.