About the Mauritius Fody
The Mauritius fody is a rare species of bird in the weaver family. It is endemic to the island of Mauritius. It is classified by BirdLife International as being endangered. It is also on the United States' Endangered Species List with an endangered status.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae) |
| Species | Foudia rubra |
| Species Codes | maufod1, MAFO |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mauritius Fody belong to?
The Mauritius Fody (Foudia rubra) belongs to the Weavers and Allies family (Ploceidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Mauritius Fody?
The Mauritius Fody is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Mauritius Fody?
The Mauritius fody is a rare species of bird in the weaver family. It is endemic to the island of Mauritius. It is classified by BirdLife International as being endangered. It is also on the United States' Endangered Species List with an endangered status....
Where can I report a Mauritius Fody sighting?
You can log sightings of Mauritius Fody on eBird (ebird.org) using species code maufod1, or on iNaturalist.
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