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Orange-tufted Spiderhunter
Arachnothera flammifera
Orange-tufted Spiderhunter (Arachnothera flammifera) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Orange-tufted Spiderhunter (Arachnothera flammifera) is a member of the Nectariniidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 11.8 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Nectariniidae Sunbirds
- Genus Arachnothera
- Species flammifera
Where it lives
East Visayas and Mindanao group (east-central, southern Philippines)
Quick facts
- Weight
- 11.8 g
- Diet
- Nectar-feeders
- Family
- Nectariniidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Orange-tufted Spiderhunter is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Orange-tufted Spiderhunter is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Orange-tufted Spiderhunter (Arachnothera flammifera) is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR East Visayas and Mindanao group (ec, s Philippines).
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 11.8 g, with a wing length of about 6.7 cm and a tail of around 4.2 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 121,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Orange-tufted Spiderhunter?
The Orange-tufted Spiderhunter is a very small bird that weighs around 11.8 g.
Where does the Orange-tufted Spiderhunter live?
The Orange-tufted Spiderhunter is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR East Visayas and Mindanao group (ec, s Philippines), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Orange-tufted Spiderhunter belong to?
The Orange-tufted Spiderhunter (Arachnothera flammifera) belongs to the Nectariniidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Orange-tufted Spiderhunter eat?
The Orange-tufted Spiderhunter is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Does the Orange-tufted Spiderhunter migrate?
The Orange-tufted Spiderhunter is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Orange-tufted Spiderhunter endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Orange-tufted Spiderhunter make?
1 real field recording of the Orange-tufted Spiderhunter — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Orange-tufted Spiderhunter's range?
The Orange-tufted Spiderhunter has a mapped global range of about 121,000 km².
Conservation
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