They are omnivorous, with a substantial portion of their diet consisting of nectar, pollen, and flowers. While visiting flowers, they have been reported to be important pollinators, especially of soari trees. Although most reports agree that they feed primarily on nectar and other plant material, in some parts of their range, insects may be a more significant food source. In some cases, they may feed on nectar during the dry season, and switch to insects, such as beetles, bugs, flies, and moths, during the wet season.