This species eats any small dryland and marsh animals it can catch, or even pirate (as from an aplomado falcon in one reported incident). It often holds still but also walks very slowly and may use more active techniques, even running after prey or catching flying insects (notably dragonflies) from a standing position.
This species consumes any small dryland and marsh animals it can capture, including those stolen (as seen in an incident with an aplomado falcon). It frequently remains motionless but also moves very slowly. The species may employ more aggressive tactics, such as chasing prey or snatching flying insects like dragonflies from a stationary position.