28 Jul 2017

Little Spiderhunter taking nectar from flowers of Vitex pinnate

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Little Spiderhunter (Arachnothera longirostra cinereicollis) feeding on the nectar of the Malayan Teak (Vitex pinnata).The fruit of this tree is also taken by spiderhunters.

Dato’ Dr Amar-Singh HSS
Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
21st June 2017

Location: Kledang-Sayong Forest Reserve, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Habitat: A trail through primary jungle, adjacent to a river

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