Coyotes are opportunistic scavengers in the Sonoran Desert, feeding on carrion, small animals, fruits, and human leftovers.

Coyotes (Canis latrans) are highly adaptable predators and scavengers found throughout the Sonoran Desert. While they hunt small mammals, birds, and reptiles, they also scavenge on dead animals (carrion), helping to recycle nutrients in the ecosystem. Their diet varies with availability, including insects, fruits (like prickly pear), and even human trash in urban areas.
Javelinas (b) primarily feed on roots, cacti, and fruits, not carrion.
Falcons (c) are birds of prey that hunt live animals, not scavengers.
Opossums (d) are more common in forested areas and are not typically found in the Sonoran Desert.