Grey-breasted Spiderhunter (Arachnothera modesta)
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Grey-breasted Spiderhunter

Arachnothera modesta (Eyton, 1839)

26 gWeight

The grey-breasted spiderhunter (Arachnothera modesta) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.

Busiest months: March · Most records: Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Grey-breasted Spiderhunter has been recorded at 67 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 4 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Khao Luang NP – Krung Ching Waterfall trail & campgroundThailand423 records
  2. Gunung Panti Recreational Forest – Panti Bird Sanctuary and North AreaMalaysia354 records
  3. Taman Botani Negara Shah AlamMalaysia286 records
More places
  1. Taman Negara NP Kuala TahanMalaysia235 records
  2. San Kala Khiri NP – headquartersThailand224 records
  3. Khao Pra – Bang Khram Wildlife Sanctuary / Khao Nor Chu ChiThailand208 records
  4. Hala – Bala Wildlife Sanctuary – Sirindhorn Waterfall & Wildlife Research Station vicinityThailand187 records
  5. Bukit TinggiMalaysia181 records
  6. Bukit Tinggi – Japanese GardenMalaysia133 records
  7. Taman Negara NP – Sungai RelauMalaysia131 records

Countries and regions with the most records

MalaysiaThailandIndonesiaBrunei

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The grey-breasted spiderhunter (Arachnothera modesta) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.

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Questions

How big is the Grey-breasted Spiderhunter?

The Grey-breasted Spiderhunter weighs around 26 g.

Where does the Grey-breasted Spiderhunter live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: southern Myanmar to southern Vietnam, Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo. It is most often recorded in Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.

When is the best time to see the Grey-breasted Spiderhunter?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in March (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Grey-breasted Spiderhunter endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Grey-breasted Spiderhunter as Least Concern.

What does the Grey-breasted Spiderhunter eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Grey-breasted Spiderhunter in?

It belongs to the family Sunbirds (Nectariniidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
26 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
77 mm
Tail
49 mm
Bill
39 mm
Tarsus
19 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Oriental: southern Myanmar to southern Vietnam, Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Sunbirds Nectariniidae
Genus
Arachnothera

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Grey-breasted Spiderhunter

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