Despite the predominant insectivorous habits of woodpeckers, the Yellow-fronted Woodpecker (Melanerpes flavifrons) stands out for its primarily frugivorous diet. In this study, we report two observations made in the Atlantic Forest of Goiás regarding nectar consumption by M. flavifrons. These are the first documented records of this habit in Brazil for the flowers of Inga ingoides and Combretum fruticosum. This behavior suggests that pollination might be involved in the process and there is possibly a greater demand for nectar by birds in the interior of the country during the driest period of the year.
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