Streaked Spiderhunter
Arachnothera magna
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyNectariniidae (Sunbirds and Spiderhunters)
- GenusArachnothera (Typical Spiderhunters)
- SpeciesArachnothera magna (Streaked Spiderhunter)
About the Streaked Spiderhunter
The streaked spiderhunter (Arachnothera magna) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is similar in size to a sparrow. 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.
Its range extends from central Nepal towards Northeast India, much of Indochina, central parts of the Malay peninsula and the Chinese provinces of Yunnan and Guangxi. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and montane forest.
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. It feeds on the nectar of flowers such as the wild banana blossom.
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Namdapha National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 2 | Royal Manas National Park | 🇧🇹 Bhutan | |
| 3 | Doi Inthanon National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 4 | Cuc Phuong National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | |
| 5 | Manas National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 6 | Khangchendzonga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 7 | Kaeng Krachan National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 8 | Cat Tien National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | |
| 9 | Chitwan National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal | |
| 10 | Kaziranga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 11 | Taman Negara National Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Streaked Spiderhunter in Khangchendzonga National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Streaked Spiderhunter sighting in Khangchendzonga National Park, based on 36 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Streaked Spiderhunter in Khangchendzonga National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Streaked Spiderhunter in Khangchendzonga National Park in our monthly data.