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ForestDomed nestSmall · 18 g
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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.
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When to see the Mauritius Fody
One bar for each month, and every month is filled: this bird is recorded here in all twelve. The wide bar is November, the month with the most records.
Where to see the Mauritius Fody
The map shades 1 country with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
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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Easily confused with
Seychelles FodyFoudia sechellarumThe male Seychelles fody has a yellow face in breeding plumage which the female lacks.
Comoro FodyFoudia eminentissimaThe Comoros fody, also known as the red-headed fody, is a species of passerine bird in the family Ploceidae.
Rodrigues FodyFoudia flavicansThe Rodrigues fody is a rare species of bird in the weaver family.
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