Bornean Spiderhunter
Arachnothera everetti
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The Bornean spiderhunter is a doubtful species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. The scientific name commemorates British colonial administrator and zoological collector Alfred Hart Everett.
The Bornean spiderhunter (Arachnothera everetti) is a doubtful species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. The scientific name commemorates British colonial administrator and zoological collector Alfred Hart Everett.
Distribution and habitat
It is endemic to the island of Borneo. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Taxonomy
The species is recognised by IOC, but not by BirdLife International. If not valid as a species, it may be considered as a subspecies of Arachnothera affinis or Arachnothera modesta.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Nectariniidae
- Genus
- Arachnothera
- Conservation status
- Not evaluated
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Illustration gallery
6 illustrations of Arachnothera everetti (Bornean Spiderhunter) in different styles, true to its real plumage. Shown watermarked; the art pack includes the high-resolution originals, ready to print.
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Illustrations based on the photograph by TonyCastro (CC BY-SA 4.0), from Wikimedia Commons.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Arachnothera everetti (Bornean Spiderhunter) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Arachnothera everetti, commonly known as the Bornean Spiderhunter, in the «Not evaluated» category. «Not evaluated» means the IUCN has not yet assessed this species.
- What family does Arachnothera everetti (Bornean Spiderhunter) belong to?
- Arachnothera everetti (Bornean Spiderhunter) belongs to the family Nectariniidae, in the order Passeriformes.
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