Yellow-eared Spiderhunter
NameYellow-eared Spiderhunter
Common NameYellow-eared Spiderhunter
Scientific NameArachnothera chrysogenys
FamilyNectariniidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)16
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, underparts are dull yellow, and a prominent bright yellow patch is present behind the eye, extending to the ear coverts. It has a long, strongly decurved black bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a rapid series of high-pitched "chip-chip-chip" notes or a more complex, chattering song.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, including the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and various smaller islands.
Identifying Featureslong decurved bill, olive-green plumage, bright yellow ear patch, dull yellow underparts
Description
This medium-sized spiderhunter is characterized by its olive-green plumage and a distinctive yellow patch behind its eye. It uses its long, decurved bill to feed on nectar and insects, often found foraging in the canopy of forests and plantations.
