Thick-billed Spiderhunter
NameThick-billed Spiderhunter
Common NameThick-billed Spiderhunter
Scientific NameArachnothera crassirostris
FamilyNectariniidae
Wingspan (cm)24
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)20.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, contrasting with dull yellow underparts. The head and throat are greyish, and the long, thick, decurved bill is black.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of sharp, high-pitched 'chip' or 'tchip' notes, often delivered in rapid succession.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to Southeast Asia, its range includes the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo.
Identifying Featureslong, thick, decurved black bill, olive-green upperparts, dull yellow underparts, greyish head and throat
Description
A small, drab-colored bird characterized by its exceptionally long, thick, and strongly decurved bill. It primarily forages for nectar from flowers and also consumes spiders and other small invertebrates in tropical forest environments.
