About the Red-headed 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 eminentissima |
| Species Codes | rehfod1, RHFO, COFO, RHCF |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-headed Fody belong to?
The Red-headed Fody (Foudia eminentissima) belongs to the Weavers and Allies family (Ploceidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Red-headed 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 Red-headed Fody sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-headed Fody on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rehfod1, or on iNaturalist.
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