About the Red Fody
The red fody, also known as the Madagascar fody in Madagascar, red cardinal fody in Mauritius, or common fody, is a small bird native to Madagascar and introduced to various other islands in the Indian Ocean. It is a common bird within its restricted range, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed its conservation status as being of "least concern".
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae) |
| Species | Foudia madagascariensis |
| Species Codes | redfod1, REFO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red Fody belong to?
The Red Fody (Foudia madagascariensis) belongs to the Weavers and Allies family (Ploceidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Red Fody?
The red fody, also known as the Madagascar fody in Madagascar, red cardinal fody in Mauritius, or common fody, is a small bird native to Madagascar and introduced to various other islands in the Indian Ocean. It is a common bird within its restricted range, and the International Union for Conservati...
Where can I report a Red Fody sighting?
You can log sightings of Red Fody on eBird (ebird.org) using species code redfod1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Weavers and Allies 123 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
Quick Stats
Spotted a Red Fody?
Log your sighting on eBird or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier!