Streaked Spiderhunter

The streaked spiderhunter (Arachnothera magna) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.

Description

It is similar in size to a sparrow. It is olive yellow in color, with multiple darker streaks. It has a long, curved black beak and yellow legs. Below, it is pale yellow streaked with black. Its beak is specially adapted for a nectar diet.

Distribution and habitat

Its range extends from central Nepal towards Northeast India, much of Indochina, central parts of the Malay peninsula and the Chinese provinces of Yunnan and Guangxi. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and montane forest.

Behavior

This species can be found alone or in pairs. The nesting season is from March to July. The nest is usually made of leaves that are tied together with cobwebs, and they are found attached to the reverse side of a leaf.

Diet

It feeds on the nectar of flowers such as the wild banana blossom.