21 Foods Magpies Love to Eat

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Magpies are opportunistic feeders and will eat just about anything. They hunt for mice, frogs, squirrels, snails/slugs, insects, or any other small animal that crosses their path. Fruits such as berries, apples, pears, grains like oats, and birdseed also make up a major part of the magpie diet in the summer months.

Let’s find out some favorite foods of magpies.

Squirrels

Magpies have a soft spot for squirrels, and if they get a chance to catch one, they will surely do so.

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Frogs

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Anything that hops on the ground is food for magpies, including frogs

Berries

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Any type of berry is a delight for the magpie's palate