About the Pale Spiderhunter
The pale spiderhunter is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is endemic to the Philippines found only the region of Palawan. Along with the orange-tufted spiderhunter, it was originally considered a subspecies of the little spiderhunter. They are predominantly greyish in color, with olive-green wings, a pale yellow belly and a bold yellow eyering.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sunbirds and Spiderhunters (Nectariniidae) |
| Species | Arachnothera dilutior |
| Species Codes | palspi2, PASP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pale Spiderhunter belong to?
The Pale Spiderhunter (Arachnothera dilutior) belongs to the Sunbirds and Spiderhunters family (Nectariniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Pale Spiderhunter?
The pale spiderhunter is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is endemic to the Philippines found only the region of Palawan. Along with the orange-tufted spiderhunter, it was originally considered a subspecies of the little spiderhunter. They are predominantly greyish in color, with ol...
Where can I report a Pale Spiderhunter sighting?
You can log sightings of Pale Spiderhunter on eBird (ebird.org) using species code palspi2, or on iNaturalist.
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