Montane Widowbird vs Aldabra Fody

Euplectes psammacromius compared with Foudia aldabrana

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Montane Widowbird Aldabra Fody
Scientific Name Euplectes psammacromius Foudia aldabrana
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Ploceidae Ploceidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Endangered
Length
Wingspan 19.0 cm (7.5 in) 15.4 cm (6.1 in)
Weight 35.5 g (1.25 oz) 24.125 g (0.85 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2 2-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Montane Widowbird only

Aldabra Fody only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Montane Widowbird

Endangered

Aldabra Fody

About These Birds

Aldabra Fody

The Aldabra Fody is an endangered weaver bird weighing about 24 g with a wingspan near 15 cm, endemic to Aldabra Atoll in the Seychelles. It inhabits scrub and woodland on the atoll, feeding on seeds and insects, and is threatened by introduced predators and a small population size.

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