Little Spiderhunter
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Spiderhunters and Sunbirds

Little Spiderhunter

Arachnothera longirostra

LCLeast Concern
Family
Spiderhunters and Sunbirds (Nectariniidae)
Order
Passeriformes

Overview

The little spiderhunter (Arachnothera longirostra) is a species of long-billed nectar-feeding bird in the family Nectariniidae found in the moist forests of South and Southeast Asia. Unlike typical sunbirds, males and females are very similar in plumage. They are usually seen in ones or twos and frequently make a tzeck call. They are most often found near flowering plants where they obtain nectar.

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Sources and further reading

Last updated September 29, 2026.