About the Aldabra Fody
The Comoros fody, also known as the red-headed fody, is a species of passerine bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in the Comoros. The taxon aldabrana, was previously often considered a subspecies of the Comoros fody. Previously, the forest fody from Madagascar was considered a subspecies of the Comoros fody.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae) |
| Species | Foudia aldabrana |
| Species Codes | rehfod3, ALFO |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Aldabra Fody belong to?
The Aldabra Fody (Foudia aldabrana) belongs to the Weavers and Allies family (Ploceidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Aldabra Fody?
The Aldabra Fody is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Aldabra Fody?
The Comoros fody, also known as the red-headed fody, is a species of passerine bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in the Comoros. The taxon aldabrana, was previously often considered a subspecies of the Comoros fody. Previously, the forest fody from Madagascar was considered a subspecies of t...
Where can I report a Aldabra Fody sighting?
You can log sightings of Aldabra Fody on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rehfod3, or on iNaturalist.
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