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 feeds on any small dryland and marsh animals it can catch, including those stolen (as seen in an incident with an aplomado falcon). It often remains motionless but also moves very slowly. The species may employ more active techniques to chase prey or catch flying insects like dragonflies.