Orange-tufted Spiderhunter
NameOrange-tufted Spiderhunter
Common NameOrange-tufted Spiderhunter
Scientific NameArachnothera robusta
FamilyNectariniidae
Wingspan (cm)27
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, contrasting with pale greyish-white underparts that may have a yellowish wash on the flanks and vent. Males possess bright orange pectoral tufts on the sides of the breast, which are often concealed. The bill is long, black, and decurved.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of sharp, high-pitched 'chip' or 'tchip' notes, often delivered rapidly. It also has a more complex, chattering song.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, including the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and parts of Java.
Identifying FeaturesLong, strongly decurved black bill, Olive-green upperparts, Pale underparts with yellowish wash, Orange pectoral tufts (males, often concealed)
Description
The Orange-tufted Spiderhunter is a medium-sized bird characterized by its long, strongly decurved bill, adapted for feeding on nectar. It typically forages in the mid-canopy and undergrowth of forests, often clinging to flowers and leaves.
