About the Rodrigues Fody
The Rodrigues fody is a rare species of bird in the weaver family. It is endemic to Rodrigues, an island of Mauritius. It is classified by BirdLife International as being vulnerable. 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 flavicans |
| Species Codes | rodfod1, ROFO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rodrigues Fody belong to?
The Rodrigues Fody (Foudia flavicans) belongs to the Weavers and Allies family (Ploceidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rodrigues Fody?
The Rodrigues fody is a rare species of bird in the weaver family. It is endemic to Rodrigues, an island of Mauritius. It is classified by BirdLife International as being vulnerable. It is also on the United States' Endangered Species List with an endangered status....
Where can I report a Rodrigues Fody sighting?
You can log sightings of Rodrigues Fody on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rodfod1, or on iNaturalist.
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