Grey-breasted Spiderhunter
A species of Typical Spiderhunters Scientific name : Arachnothera modesta Genus : Typical Spiderhunters
Grey-breasted Spiderhunter, A species of Typical Spiderhunters
Botanical name: Arachnothera modesta
Genus: Typical Spiderhunters
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Description
Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok
Description
The grey-breasted spiderhunter (Arachnothera modesta) 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 forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It is sometimes considered conspecific with the streaky-breasted spiderhunter.
Size
18 cm
Feeding Habits
Grey-breasted Spiderhunter predominantly feeds on spiders, insects like crickets and ants, and supplements its diet with nectar. This bird forages alone or in pairs across various forest levels but is frequently found from the understory to mid-canopy.
Habitat
The grey-breasted Spiderhunter frequents a variety of forested environments, including dipterocarp, peatswamp, and dry coastal forests, as well as secondary growth regions. It is also commonly found in areas where forests meet human-altered landscapes such as orchards, banana plantations, coconut groves, and coastal scrub areas. These habitats are characterized by lush vegetation and typically occur within broader tropical zones.
Dite type
Nectivorous
Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Sunbirds and spiderhunters Genus
Typical Spiderhunters Species
Grey-breasted Spiderhunter