Nov 12, 2024, 01:51 PM IST

7 animals that feed on nectar

Apurwa Amit

Hummingbirds - These small birds are well-known for their ability to hover in front of flowers and consume nectar using their long, specialised bills.

Butterflies - Butterflies use their long proboscis to sip nectar from flowers, playing a vital role in pollination.

Moths - Similar to butterflies, many moths are nocturnal and feed on nectar from night-blooming flowers.

 Bats - Certain species of bats, particularly nectarivorous bats, feed on the nectar of flowers while helping with pollination.

Sunbirds - These small, colorful birds primarily feed on nectar and are found in tropical regions.

Sugar Gliders - These small marsupials are known to consume nectar from flowers and tree saps.

 Bees - Various species of bees, including honeybees and bumblebees, collect nectar to produce honey and feed their colonies.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports