Aldabra Fody vs Chestnut-backed Sparrow-Weaver
Foudia aldabrana compared with Plocepasser rufoscapulatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Aldabra Fody | Chestnut-backed Sparrow-Weaver |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Foudia aldabrana | Plocepasser rufoscapulatus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ploceidae | Ploceidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 15.4 cm (6.1 in) | 18.8 cm (7.4 in) |
| Weight | 24.125 g (0.85 oz) | 44.666666666666664 g (1.58 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Aldabra Fody
Least Concern
Chestnut-backed Sparrow-Weaver
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.