Quick answer
Howler Monkeys feed on a diet shaped by their habitat — see our full howler monkey profile for prey, plants, and seasonal shifts.
Diet overview
Howler monkeys produce deep roars audible up to 5 km away thanks to an enlarged hyoid bone — among the loudest calls of any land animal.
Feeding behaviour
Many howler monkeys 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 howler monkey?
See our full howler monkey profile for habitat, diet, and conservation status.
Where do these facts come from?
Researched from IUCN Red List data and our editorial howler monkey species profile.