Chestnut-crested Yuhina
Staphida everetti
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyZosteropidae (White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies)
- GenusStaphida
- SpeciesStaphida everetti (Chestnut-crested Yuhina)
About the Chestnut-crested Yuhina
The chestnut-crested yuhina (Staphida everetti) is a species of bird in the white-eye family Zosteropidae. The species has been included in the genus Staphida, along with the Indochinese yuhina and the striated yuhina of mainland Asia, and all three have been considered a single species. The scientific name commemorates British colonial administrator and zoological collector Alfred Hart Everett.
It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia where it is endemic to the island of Borneo. Its natural habitat is broadleaf evergreen submontane and montane forests, forest edge and secondary growth from 100–2,800 m (330–9,190 ft). They are common and are often one of the most common species in their range. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Chestnut-crested Yuhina in Kinabalu Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Chestnut-crested Yuhina in Kinabalu Park?
About 60% of wildlife watchers report a Chestnut-crested Yuhina sighting in Kinabalu Park, based on 1,991 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Chestnut-crested Yuhina in Kinabalu Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Chestnut-crested Yuhina in Kinabalu Park in our monthly data.