Mauritius Fody

Foudia rubra

Endangered

The Mauritius Fody is a weaver or allied finch of Madagascar, the Mascarenes, Seychelles, and nearby western Indian Ocean islands. It feeds on seeds, grass, insects, and grain in flocks or pairs, and many species are known for intricately woven nests suspended from reeds, grasses, or thorny trees.

Family

Ploceidae

Group

Weavers and Allies

Range

Mauritius Fody Range — Resident or seasonal range in Madagascar, the Mascarenes, Seychelles, and nearby western Indian Ocean islands

Population

≈ 500-1K

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