Streaked spiderhunter

The streaked spiderhunter (Arachnothera magna) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.

Streaked spiderhunter
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Nectariniidae
Genus: Arachnothera
Species:
A. magna
Binomial name
Arachnothera magna
(Hodgson, 1837)

Description

It is similar in size to a sparrow.[2] It is olive yellow in color, with multiple darker streaks. It has a long, curved black beak and yellow legs. Below, it is pale yellow streaked with black. Its beak is specially adapted for a nectar diet.[2][3]

Distribution and habitat

It is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam. In India, it is found in the Eastern Indian states.[2] Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and montane forest.

Behavior

This species can be found alone or in pairs. The nesting season is from March to July. The nest is usually made of leaves that are tied together with cobwebs, and they are found attached to the reverse side of a leaf.[2]

Diet

It feeds on the nectar of flowers such as the wild banana blossom.[3]

  • In Kaeng Krachan National Park, Thailand
  • About to feed on a banana inflorescence

References
  1. BirdLife International (2012). "Arachnothera magna". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012: e.T22718128A40678922. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T22718128A40678922.en.
  2. Ali, Salim (1996). The Book of Indian Birds. India: Oxford University Press. p. 299.
  3. Grewal, Bikram (2000). Birds of the Indian Subcontinent. India: Local Colour Limited. p. 137.
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