Mauritius Fody
Foudia rubra
The Mauritius Fody (Foudia rubra) is a legendary weaver found only in Mauritius, weighing about 18 g. The Mauritius fody is a rare species of bird in the weaver family.
About the Mauritius Fody
The Mauritius fody is a rare species of bird in the weaver family. It is endemic to the island of Mauritius. It is classified by BirdLife International as being endangered. It is also on the United States' Endangered Species List with an endangered status.
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How to identify it
This bird is 14 centimetres (5.5 in) long. Breeding males are olive brown with a red head, breast and rump patch and black lores. Females, non-breeding males and juveniles are olive brown with white wing bars and a brown bill.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Mauritius Fody can be seen all year round, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Mauritius Fody?
- This bird is 14 centimetres (5.5 in) long. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Mauritius Fody?
- The Mauritius Fody is a small sized bird weighing about 18 g.
- Where can you see a Mauritius Fody?
- The Mauritius Fody is endemic to Mauritius, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Mauritius Fody?
- The Mauritius Fody is most easily confused with the Seychelles Fody, the Comoro Fody and the Rodrigues Fody.
- Is the Mauritius Fody endangered?
- The Mauritius Fody is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
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