Herbivores:
* Grazing animals: Cattle, sheep, goats, bison, elk, deer
* Small mammals: Rabbits, mice, voles
* Insects: Grasshoppers, crickets, caterpillars
Birds:
* Seed-eating birds: Quail, sparrows, doves
* Grasshopper-eating birds: Meadowlarks, robins, bluebirds
Other:
* Snails
* Invertebrates: Some types of worms and insects may eat the roots or decaying stems
The specific animals that eat little bluestem will depend on the location and time of year. For example, cattle will be more likely to eat little bluestem during the summer when it is tall and green.