Naked-faced Spiderhunter
A species of Typical Spiderhunters Scientific name : Arachnothera clarae Genus : Typical Spiderhunters
Naked-faced Spiderhunter, A species of Typical Spiderhunters
Botanical name: Arachnothera clarae
Genus: Typical Spiderhunters
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Description
Photo By Don Roberson
Description
The naked-faced spiderhunter (Arachnothera clarae) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Size
17 cm
Feeding Habits
Naked-faced Spiderhunter primarily consumes nectar and small arthropods. They forage alone or in pairs, utilizing specific adaptations for extracting their food.
Habitat
The naked-faced Spiderhunter typically inhabits forested regions, often frequenting the edges and adjacent scrublands. These birds are known to thrive in areas with clearings, especially where plantain trees (Musa genus) are present, indicating a preference for environments with ample vegetation.
Dite type
Nectivorous
Photo By Don Roberson
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Sunbirds and spiderhunters Genus
Typical Spiderhunters Species
Naked-faced Spiderhunter