Quick answer
Bobcats feed on a diet shaped by their habitat — see our full bobcat profile for prey, plants, and seasonal shifts.
Diet overview
Bobcats are versatile medium-sized cats named for their short 'bobbed' tail, found from southern Canada to Mexico in forests, deserts, and swamps.
Feeding behaviour
Many bobcats adjust what they eat as seasons change.
Ecological role
Their diet links them to the wider food web in their native range.
FAQs
Where can I learn more about the bobcat?
See our full bobcat profile for habitat, diet, and conservation status.
Where do these facts come from?
Researched from IUCN Red List data and our editorial bobcat species profile.