 Foraging occurs frequently in flowers, and it is likely that both nectar and associated arthropods are being consumed.Larvae of aquatic and semi-aquatic invertebrates that are found in water-filled Heliconia floral bracts presumably are an important diet item.Wild individuals have been observed to consume mango (Mangifera indica); captive individuals have consumed kiwifruit (Actinidia) and papaya (Carica).