About the Comoro 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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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in France.
When to see it
Peak activity in October · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Rodrigues FodyFoudia flavicansThe Rodrigues fody is a rare species of bird in the weaver family.
Aldabra FodyFoudia aldabranaThe Aldabra fody's bill is markedly long and heavy, a distinctive characteristic.
Seychelles FodyFoudia sechellarumThe male Seychelles fody has a yellow face in breeding plumage which the female lacks.
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