Key Identification Features
- 5 cm in overall length, and has a distinct chestnut patch on its flanks.
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🦋 Identification Guide
How to Identify Zosteropidae
Zosteropidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Passeriformes, class Aves. The family contains 36 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Zosteropidae Species
Yuhina gularis Hodgson, 1836
Yuhina gularis Hodgson, 1836
Stripe-throated yuhina (Yuhina gularis) is a Zosteropidae bird living from the H…
Zosterops olivaceus (Linnaeus, 1766)
Zosterops olivaceus (Linnaeus, 1766)
Zosterops olivaceus is a small bird with distinct plumage markings, native to fo…
Zosterops meyeni Bonaparte, 1850
Zosterops meyeni Bonaparte, 1850
Zosterops meyeni is a small adaptable songbird found in the Philippines and isla…
Zosterops erythropleurus Swinhoe, 1863
Zosterops erythropleurus Swinhoe, 1863
Zosterops erythropleurus is a small migratory white-eye with chestnut flank patc…
Zosterops simplex Swinhoe, 1861
Zosterops simplex Swinhoe, 1861
Swinhoe's white-eye (Zosterops simplex) is a Zosteropidae bird native to East an…
Staphida castaniceps (F.Moore, 1854)
Staphida castaniceps (F.Moore, 1854)
Staphida castaniceps, the striated yuhina, is a Zosteropidae bird found from the…
Zosterops atricapilla Salvadori, 1879
Zosterops atricapilla Salvadori, 1879
Zosterops atricapilla is a small passerine found in high elevation habitats on t…
Yuhina nigrimenta Blyth, 1845
Yuhina nigrimenta Blyth, 1845
Black-chinned yuhina (Yuhina nigrimenta) is a Zosteropidae bird found across par…
Zosterops auriventer Hume, 1878
Zosterops auriventer Hume, 1878
Hume's white-eye is an omnivorous Zosteropidae bird found in Southeast Asian upl…
Zosterops maderaspatanus (Linnaeus, 1766)
Zosterops maderaspatanus (Linnaeus, 1766)
Zosterops maderaspatanus, the Malagasy white-eye, is a small songbird found in M…
Staphida everetti Sharpe, 1887
Staphida everetti Sharpe, 1887
The chestnut-crested yuhina is an endemic Bornean bird species in the white-eye …
Yuhina diademata J.Verreaux, 1869
Yuhina diademata J.Verreaux, 1869
The white-collared yuhina is a Zosteropidae bird native to China, Myanmar, Vietn…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Zosteropidae?
Zosteropidae animals belong to the Passeriformes order in the Animalia kingdom. 5 cm in overall length, and has a distinct chestnut patch on its flanks. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Zosteropidae?
Zosteropidae is classified in the order Passeriformes, class Aves, phylum Chordata. The family contains 36 accepted species worldwide.
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