About the Santa Cruz White-eye
The Santa Cruz White-eye (Zosterops sanctaecrucis) 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 sacwhe1 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 | Zosterops sanctaecrucis |
| Species Codes | sacwhe1, SCWE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Santa Cruz White-eye belong to?
The Santa Cruz White-eye (Zosterops sanctaecrucis) belongs to the White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies family (Zosteropidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Santa Cruz White-eye?
The Santa Cruz White-eye 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 Santa Cruz White-eye sighting?
You can log sightings of Santa Cruz White-eye on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sacwhe1, or on iNaturalist.