What Do Coyotes Eat?

Coyotes vary their diets based on what is available. Though they mostly eat small mammals, they also eat birds, snakes and even large insects. They eat carrion but tend to prefer fresh meat. In the colder months, their diets include a larger proportion of fruits and vegetables. They also team up with other coyotes to hunt larger prey, such as deer. Coyotes that live near populated areas eat human trash and sometimes hunt household pets and small farm animals.