About the Chestnut-crested Yuhina
The Chestnut-crested Yuhina (Staphida everetti) is a species of bird in the White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies family (Zosteropidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 150 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code chcyuh1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies (Zosteropidae) |
| Species | Staphida everetti |
| Species Codes | chcyuh1, CCYU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut-crested Yuhina belong to?
The Chestnut-crested Yuhina (Staphida everetti) belongs to the White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies family (Zosteropidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Chestnut-crested Yuhina?
The Chestnut-crested Yuhina is a member of the White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Chestnut-crested Yuhina sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut-crested Yuhina on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chcyuh1, or on iNaturalist.