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What Do Howler Monkeys Eat?

Quick answer

Howler Monkeys feed on a diet shaped by their habitat — see our full howler monkey profile for prey, plants, and seasonal shifts.

By the Global Animal Guide editorial team Last reviewed How we research & review

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.

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