Thick-billed Spiderhunter
A species of Typical Spiderhunters Scientific name : Arachnothera crassirostris Genus : Typical Spiderhunters
Thick-billed Spiderhunter, A species of Typical Spiderhunters
Botanical name: Arachnothera crassirostris
Genus: Typical Spiderhunters
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Description
Description
The thick-billed spiderhunter (Arachnothera crassirostris) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Size
17 cm
Feeding Habits
Thick-billed Spiderhunter feeds on insects like butterflies and termites, as well as nectar from plants such as mistletoes, Eugenia, and Hibiscus. Typically foraging alone across various forest layers, often near the ground, thick-billed Spiderhunter displays a diverse diet.
Habitat
The habitat of thick-billed Spiderhunter typically includes diverse forest environments, ranging from mangroves to plantations and secondary growth areas. These birds are also found in cultivated gardens and among banana plants and wild ginger species. They primarily occupy lowland forests and areas that are characterized by a mix of natural and modified landscapes.
Dite type
Nectivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Sunbirds and spiderhunters Genus
Typical Spiderhunters Species
Thick-billed Spiderhunter