Streaked spiderhunter
| Streaked spiderhunter | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Nectariniidae |
| Genus: | Arachnothera |
| Species: | A. magna |
| Binomial name | |
| Arachnothera magna (Hodgson, 1837) | |
The streaked spiderhunter (Arachnothera magna) is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family.
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 forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
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 and Feeding
It feeds on the nectar of flowers such as the wild banana blossom.[3]
Gallery
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Streaked spiderhunter - Kaeng Krachan National Park, Thailand
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Streaked spiderhunter, Kaeng Krachan National Park, Thailand.
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A streaked spiderhunter about to feed on a banana palm inflorescence.
References
- ↑ BirdLife International (2012). "Arachnothera magna". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
- 1 2 3 4 Ali, Salim (1996). The Book of Indian Birds. India: Oxford University Press. p. 299.
- 1 2 Grewal, Bikram (2000). Birds of the Indian Subcontinent. India: Local Colour Limited. p. 137.
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