Whitehead's Spiderhunter
NameWhitehead's Spiderhunter
Common NameWhitehead's Spiderhunter
Scientific NameArachnothera juliae
FamilyNectariniidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsDark brown crown and upperparts, heavily streaked white and dark brown on the throat, breast, and flanks. The rump and vent are a striking bright yellow. It possesses a long, decurved black bill and dark legs.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a rapid, high-pitched 'chip-chip-chip' or 'tsee-tsee-tsee' often uttered while foraging.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Borneo, found in both lowland and montane tropical moist forests across the island.
Identifying FeaturesLong decurved black bill, Heavily streaked white and dark brown underparts, Bright yellow rump and vent, Dark brown upperparts
Description
The Whitehead's Spiderhunter is a medium-sized bird characterized by its long, strongly decurved black bill. It has dark brown upperparts contrasting with heavily streaked white and dark brown underparts, and a distinctive bright yellow rump and vent. This species is typically found foraging for nectar and insects in the canopy of tropical forests.
