Naked-faced Spiderhunter
NameNaked-faced Spiderhunter
Common NameNaked-faced Spiderhunter
Scientific NameArachnothera hypogrammica
FamilyNectariniidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, with darker brown wings and tail that show rufous edging on the flight feathers. The underparts are greyish-white with prominent dark streaking, particularly on the breast and flanks. The head is olive-brown, featuring a striking bare, bluish-grey patch of skin around the eye.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, rapid, and often metallic-sounding notes or chirps. It can produce a quick 'chip-chip-chip' call or a more complex, chattering song.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, including Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo, and parts of Thailand and Myanmar, inhabiting tropical and subtropical moist lowland and montane forests.
Identifying FeaturesLong, decurved bill, Bare, bluish-grey skin around the eye, Olive-brown upperparts, Streaked greyish-white underparts, Rufous edges on flight feathers
Description
The Naked-faced Spiderhunter is a medium-sized bird characterized by its long, decurved bill and a distinctive bare, bluish-grey patch of skin around its eye. It is an active species, typically found foraging for nectar and insects in the understory and mid-canopy of tropical forests.
