Whitehead's Spiderhunter
A species of Typical Spiderhunters Scientific name : Arachnothera juliae Genus : Typical Spiderhunters
Whitehead's Spiderhunter, A species of Typical Spiderhunters
Botanical name: Arachnothera juliae
Genus: Typical Spiderhunters
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Photo By Nigel Voaden 
Description
Whitehead's spiderhunter (Arachnothera juliae) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is endemic to the island of Borneo. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist Montane forests. It is named after the British explorer John Whitehead (1860-1899) who collected natural history specimens in Borneo and elsewhere in Southeast Asia. 
Size
18 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Whitehead's Spiderhunter primarily consumes small arthropods, berries, and nectar. It forages alone or in small groups, often high in the canopy among foliage and epiphytes. Whitehead's Spiderhunter also probes rhododendron flowers, showing a versatile and opportunistic feeding behavior.
Habitat
Whitehead's Spiderhunter typically resides in hill dipterocarp forests and montane forests, often frequenting areas near the forest edge where it can find dense vegetation and a rich supply of invertebrates. These habitats are characterized by a diversity of tree species and an understory that provides ample feeding opportunities for whitehead's Spiderhunter. This bird thrives in regions that offer a combination of abundant foliage, flowering plants, and a warm, humid climate suitable for its lifestyle and feeding habits.
Dite type
Nectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Nigel Voaden 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Sunbirds and spiderhunters Genus
Typical Spiderhunters Species
Whitehead's Spiderhunter 
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