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Aldabra Fody
Foudia aldabrana
Aldabra Fody (Foudia aldabrana) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
The Aldabra Fody (Foudia aldabrana) is a member of the Ploceidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 24.5 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Ploceidae Weavers, Widowbirds
- Genus Foudia
- Species aldabrana
Where it lives
Aldabra (formerly also Assumption, Cosmoledo and Astove; Aldabra group, southwestern Seychelles)
Quick facts
- Weight
- 24.5 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Ploceidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Aldabra Fody is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Aldabra Fody is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Aldabra Fody (Foudia aldabrana) is a member of the Ploceidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Africa. Its distribution covers AF Aldabra (formerly also Assumption, Cosmoledo and Astove; Aldabra group, sw Seychelles).
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 24.5 g, with a wing length of about 7.7 cm and a tail of around 5.2 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 159 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Aldabra Fody?
The Aldabra Fody is a small bird that weighs around 24.5 g.
Where does the Aldabra Fody live?
The Aldabra Fody is found across Africa with a range covering AF Aldabra (formerly also Assumption, Cosmoledo and Astove; Aldabra group, sw Seychelles), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Aldabra Fody belong to?
The Aldabra Fody (Foudia aldabrana) belongs to the Ploceidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Aldabra Fody eat?
The Aldabra Fody is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Aldabra Fody migrate?
The Aldabra Fody is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Aldabra Fody endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
How large is the Aldabra Fody's range?
The Aldabra Fody has a mapped global range of about 159 km².
Conservation
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