Is the squirrel monkey an omnivore?

Yes, squirrel monkeys are omnivores.

While they primarily eat fruits and insects, they also consume other foods like:

* Leaves: They eat both young and mature leaves.

* Flowers: They enjoy nectar and pollen from flowers.

* Small vertebrates: They occasionally hunt small lizards, snakes, and birds.

* Eggs: They will eat bird eggs if they find them.

This varied diet allows them to adapt to different environments and food availability.