Yellow-eared Spiderhunter
Arachnothera chrysogenys
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyNectariniidae (Sunbirds and Spiderhunters)
- GenusArachnothera (Typical Spiderhunters)
- SpeciesArachnothera chrysogenys (Yellow-eared Spiderhunter)
About the Yellow-eared Spiderhunter
The yellow-eared spiderhunter (Arachnothera chrysogenys) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical mangrove forests, and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
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Recent sightings of Yellow-eared 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 | Khao Luang National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 2 | Sepilok | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 3 | Danum Valley Conservation Area | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 4 | Way Kambas National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 5 | Khao Sok National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 6 | Gunung Leuser National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 7 | Kaeng Krachan National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 8 | Taman Negara National Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 9 | Kerinci Seblat National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 10 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 11 | Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 12 | Bako National Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Yellow-eared Spiderhunter in Kinabalu Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Yellow-eared Spiderhunter sighting in Kinabalu Park, based on 32 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Yellow-eared Spiderhunter in Kinabalu Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Yellow-eared Spiderhunter in Kinabalu Park in our monthly data.