Bornean Spiderhunter
Arachnothera everetti
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyNectariniidae (Sunbirds and Spiderhunters)
- GenusArachnothera (Typical Spiderhunters)
- SpeciesArachnothera everetti (Bornean Spiderhunter)
About the Bornean Spiderhunter
The Bornean spiderhunter (Arachnothera everetti) is a doubtful species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. The scientific name commemorates British colonial administrator and zoological collector Alfred Hart Everett. It is endemic to the island of Borneo. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
The species is recognised by IOC, but not by BirdLife International. If not valid as a species, it may be considered as a subspecies of Arachnothera affinis or Arachnothera modesta. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Bornean Spiderhunter in Kinabalu Park
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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 | Danum Valley Conservation Area | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 2 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 3 | Sepilok | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Bornean Spiderhunter in Kinabalu Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Bornean Spiderhunter sighting in Kinabalu Park, based on 149 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Bornean Spiderhunter in Kinabalu Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Bornean Spiderhunter in Kinabalu Park in our monthly data.