Purple-naped Spiderhunter
NamePurple-naped Spiderhunter
Common NamePurple-naped Spiderhunter
Scientific NameKurochkinegramma hypogrammicum
FamilyNectariniidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, contrasting with pale yellow underparts that are heavily streaked with dark olive-green. A distinctive iridescent purplish-blue patch is present on the nape, visible in good light. The bill is long, slender, and strongly decurved, colored black.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, rapid 'chip-chip-chip' or 'tsee-tsee-tsee' notes, often delivered in a chattering or trilling series.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across Southeast Asia, including the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and parts of mainland Southeast Asia such as southern Thailand and Myanmar.
Identifying FeaturesLong, decurved black bill, Olive-green upperparts, Streaked pale yellow underparts, Iridescent purplish-blue nape patch
Description
The Purple-naped Spiderhunter is a small, active bird characterized by its olive-green plumage and long, decurved bill. It primarily feeds on nectar, using its specialized bill to access flowers, but also supplements its diet with insects. This species is typically found foraging in the canopy and undergrowth of tropical forests.
