Diet
What do hermit thrushes eat?
Insects in summer; berries in fall and winter.
Thrushes (Turdidae)Hermit ThrushCatharus guttatus
Spring and summer diet
- Beetles, caterpillars and spiders
Fall and winter diet
- Dogwood, sumac and poison-ivy fruit
Best feeder foods
- Raisins
- Mealworms
- Suet nuggets
The winter thrush of southern woodlands — visits ground feeding areas and berry-bearing shrubs near cover.
Where hermit thrushes need winter food
Regions where hermit thrushes are present in the cold months:
Frequently asked
What do hermit thrushes eat?
Insects in summer; berries in fall and winter.
What is the best food to feed hermit thrushes?
Raisins, Mealworms, Suet nuggets.
What do hermit thrushes eat in winter?
Dogwood, sumac and poison-ivy fruit.
Sources
- Hermit Thrush — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Hermit Thrush life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Hermit Thrush — Audubon Guide to North American Birds
Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.