About the Elegant Crescentchest
The Elegant Crescentchest (Melanopareia elegans) is a species of bird in the Crescentchests family (Melanopareiidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 4 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code elecre1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Crescentchests (Melanopareiidae) |
| Species | Melanopareia elegans |
| Species Codes | elecre1, ELCR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Elegant Crescentchest belong to?
The Elegant Crescentchest (Melanopareia elegans) belongs to the Crescentchests family (Melanopareiidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Elegant Crescentchest?
The Elegant Crescentchest is a member of the Crescentchests family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Elegant Crescentchest sighting?
You can log sightings of Elegant Crescentchest on eBird (ebird.org) using species code elecre1, or on iNaturalist.