The streaked spiderhunter (Arachnothera magna) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Nectariniidae |
| Genus: | Arachnothera |
| Species: | A. magna
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| Arachnothera magna (Hodgson, 1836)
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Description edit
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 edit
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 edit
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 edit
It feeds on the nectar of flowers such as the wild banana blossom.[3]
Gallery edit
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Streaked spiderhunter in Kaeng Krachan National Park, Thailand
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In Kaeng Krachan National Park, Thailand -
About to feed on a banana inflorescence -
In Chandi Bhanjyang, Nepal
See also edit
References edit
- ^ BirdLife International (2016). "Arachnothera magna". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22718128A94568754. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22718128A94568754.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ a b c d Ali, Salim (1996). The Book of Indian Birds. India: Oxford University Press. p. 299.
- ^ a b Grewal, Bikram (2000). Birds of the Indian Subcontinent. India: Local Colour Limited. p. 137.
External links edit
Media related to Arachnothera magna at Wikimedia Commons
Data related to Arachnothera magna at Wikispecies
