About the Chestnut-faced Babbler
The Chestnut-faced Babbler (Zosterornis whiteheadi) 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 chfbab1 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 | Zosterornis whiteheadi |
| Species Codes | chfbab1, CFBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut-faced Babbler belong to?
The Chestnut-faced Babbler (Zosterornis whiteheadi) belongs to the White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies family (Zosteropidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Chestnut-faced Babbler?
The Chestnut-faced Babbler 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-faced Babbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut-faced Babbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chfbab1, or on iNaturalist.