Thick-billed Spiderhunter
Thick-billed Spiderhunter
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The Thick-billed Spiderhunter is a distinctive spiderhunter with a relatively thick, decurved bill and a yellowish, streaked underside. It prefers primary and secondary forests.
Where to spot
Found in Southeast Asia, including parts of Malaysia, Indonesia (Sumatra, Borneo), and the Philippines (Palawan), inhabiting primary and secondary forests and forest edges.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive thick, curved bill and streaked underparts. It often moves stealthily through dense foliage. Listen for its loud, often repetitive calls.
When to spot
Active year-round. Most visible during morning and late afternoon when foraging. Look for it around flowering plants and large spiders' webs.
Where to spot
Found in Southeast Asia, including parts of Malaysia, Indonesia (Sumatra, Borneo), and the Philippines (Palawan), inhabiting primary and secondary forests and forest edges.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive thick, curved bill and streaked underparts. It often moves stealthily through dense foliage. Listen for its loud, often repetitive calls.
When to spot
Active year-round. Most visible during morning and late afternoon when foraging. Look for it around flowering plants and large spiders' webs.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Its 'thick bill' is specialized for probing into robust flowers or for tearing into fruit, complementing its diet of nectar, insects, and small spiders.
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