Streaky-breasted Spiderhunter (Arachnothera affinis)
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Streaky-breasted Spiderhunter

Arachnothera affinis (Horsfield, 1821)

26 gWeight

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

Busiest months: July–August · Most records: Indonesia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: July–August · Most records: Indonesia

Streaky-breasted Spiderhunter has been recorded at 7 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Carita Forest ReserveIndonesia68 records
  2. Gunung Halimun Salak NP – Cikaniki Research StationIndonesia65 records
  3. Gunung Gede Pangrango NP – Waterfall TrailIndonesia14 records
More places
  1. Ijen – main roadIndonesia13 records
  2. Gunung Gede Pangrango NPIndonesia11 records
  3. Cibodas Botanical GardenIndonesia3 records
  4. Kebun Raya BogorIndonesia1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Indonesia

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 streaky-breasted spiderhunter (Arachnothera affinis) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.

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Questions

How big is the Streaky-breasted Spiderhunter?

The Streaky-breasted Spiderhunter weighs around 26 g.

Where does the Streaky-breasted Spiderhunter live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: montane Java and Bali. It is most often recorded in Indonesia.

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

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in July and August (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Streaky-breasted Spiderhunter endangered?

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

What does the Streaky-breasted Spiderhunter eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Streaky-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
84 mm
Tail
53 mm
Bill
38 mm
Tarsus
18 mm

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

Range

Oriental: montane Java and Bali

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Sunbirds Nectariniidae
Genus
Arachnothera

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Streaky-breasted Spiderhunter

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