foraging

foraging

CEFR: C1-C2 /for-ag-ing/ [f.ao1.r.ih0.jh.ih0.ng]

The adjective “foraging” describes the act of searching for food. The term “foraging behavior” is often used.

Example Sentences:
Animals exhibit several different types of foraging behavior.​
Scratching, a common foraging behavior for many ground-feeding birds, including sparrows, uses one foot or both feet simultaneously to remove or loosen debris from the ground to reveal seeds, bugs or other food.