* Insects: Caterpillars, beetles, flies, moths, grasshoppers, spiders, and ants.
* Other invertebrates: Earthworms, snails, and slugs.
* Fruits: Occasionally, nightingales will eat berries and other small fruits, especially during times of insect scarcity.
They typically forage on the ground, in bushes, or in trees, using their sharp beaks to catch their prey.