nectarivore

A nectarivore is an animal that feeds on nectar, a sugary liquid produced by plants. This nectar is primarily composed of fructose, glucose, and sucrose, with smaller amounts of proteins, salts, acids, and essential oils.12

Nectar serves as a vital food source for various animals, including bats, hummingbirds, sunbirds, and insects. These animals, in turn, play a crucial role in pollination by transferring pollen as they visit flowers to consume nectar. Some animals, known as nectar robbers, may bypass the pollination process by accessing nectar without facilitating it.2

In addition to direct consumption, nectar is also the raw material used by honeybees to produce honey. Some nectarivores, like the velvet-purple coronet, supplement their nectar diet by capturing small insects.23