The feet are relatively small for the size of the body. The pes has four digits and the manus has five with a small first digit. Food Habits Coyotes are versatile in their eating habits and eat just about anything. They occasionally eat birds and snakes. They prefer fresh meat, but they consume large amounts of carrion.
Plants eaten include leaves of balsam fir and white cedar, sarsparilla, strawberry and apple.
Fruits and vegetables are a significant part of the coyote's diet in the fall and winter months. Coyotes hunt animals in interesting ways. Suddenly, with all four legs held stiffly together, the coyotes stiffen and pounce on the prey. Hunting deer, on the other hand, calls for teamwork. Coyotes may take turns pursuing the deer until it tires, or they may drive it towards hidden member of the pack.