About the Seychelles Fody
The Seychelles fody is a small yellowish songbird that are native to the Seychelles islands of Cousin Island, Cousine Island, Frégate Island, and have been introduced to Aride Island, D'Arros Island and as of 2004 Denis Island. Their natural habitat is woodland, but they have adapted to living in such habitats as coconut plantations and gardens.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae) |
| Species | Foudia sechellarum |
| Species Codes | seyfod1, SEFO |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Seychelles Fody belong to?
The Seychelles Fody (Foudia sechellarum) belongs to the Weavers and Allies family (Ploceidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Seychelles Fody?
The Seychelles Fody is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Seychelles Fody?
The Seychelles fody is a small yellowish songbird that are native to the Seychelles islands of Cousin Island, Cousine Island, Frégate Island, and have been introduced to Aride Island, D'Arros Island and as of 2004 Denis Island. Their natural habitat is woodland, but they have adapted to living in su...
Where can I report a Seychelles Fody sighting?
You can log sightings of Seychelles Fody on eBird (ebird.org) using species code seyfod1, or on iNaturalist.
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