Streaky-breasted Spiderhunter

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Streaky-breasted Spiderhunter (<em>Arachnothera affinis</em>) is a species of Sunbirds (<em>Nectariniidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Streaky-breasted Spiderhunter (Arachnothera affinis) is a species of Sunbirds (Nectariniidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Arachnothera; binomial: Arachnothera affinis; authority: (Horsfield, 1821).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

The montane Sumatran form, usually included in A. modesta concolor, may actually be attributed to A. affinis based on specimen and field evidence (Eaton et al. 2021).

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