Yellow-eared Spiderhunter
Arachnothera chrysogenys
The Yellow-eared Spiderhunter (Arachnothera chrysogenys) is a rare spiderhunters and sunbird found in 6 countries, weighing about 23 g. The yellow-eared spiderhunter is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.
About the Yellow-eared Spiderhunter
The yellow-eared spiderhunter is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical mangrove forests, and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Myanmar (Burma).
When to see it
The Yellow-eared Spiderhunter can be seen all year round, with peak activity in July. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Yellow-eared Spiderhunter look like?
- The yellow-eared spiderhunter is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.
- How big is a Yellow-eared Spiderhunter?
- The Yellow-eared Spiderhunter is a small sized bird weighing about 23 g.
- Where can you see a Yellow-eared Spiderhunter?
- The Yellow-eared Spiderhunter occurs in 6 countries, including Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore and Brunei.
- What birds look similar to a Yellow-eared Spiderhunter?
- The Yellow-eared Spiderhunter is most easily confused with the Long-billed Spiderhunter, the Spectacled Spiderhunter and the Bornean Spiderhunter.
- Is the Yellow-eared Spiderhunter endangered?
- The Yellow-eared Spiderhunter is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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