© Sandy Gayasih
© Sandy Gayasih
© Sandy Gayasih

Streaky-breasted Spiderhunter Arachnothera affinis

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Identification

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Generic-looking spiderhunter, olive-green above with a streaky gray breast. The only spiderhunter on Java with well-defined streaking on dull gray underparts; the only other streaked spiderhunter is Long-billed, which has a much more impressive bill, as well as poorly-defined streaks and a yellow-washed belly. Immatures with unstreaked underparts may be confusing if seen, but general shape and patterning, as well as the presence of an adult, should be helpful. A species of foothill forests, where it forages in forest and forest edge habitats. Gives harsh, noisy chattering calls.

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