Is a bird an omnivore?

Quick Answer. Depending on the species, a bird may be a carnivore, an omnivore or an herbivore. Larger birds with sharp talons are more likely to be carnivores, while small birds with beaks built for cracking nuts are more likely to be herbivores. read more

Many birds are omnivores, as they will eat both insects and seeds. Some are carnivores (penguins, carrion eaters like buzzards, and raptors like hawks and eagles) and some species are strictly herbivores (cockatoo). read more

An omnivore is an animal that eats food from both plants and animals, which may include eggs, insects, fungi and algae. Many examples of omnivores exist in nature. read more