Aldabra Fody vs Kilombero Weaver

Foudia aldabrana compared with Ploceus burnieri

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Aldabra Fody Kilombero Weaver
Scientific Name Foudia aldabrana Ploceus burnieri
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Ploceidae Ploceidae
Conservation Status Endangered Vulnerable
Length — —
Wingspan 15.4 cm (6.1 in) 14.0 cm (5.5 in)
Weight 24.125 g (0.85 oz) 17.45 g (0.62 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-4 1-2
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Aldabra Fody only

Kilombero Weaver only

Conservation Status

Endangered

Aldabra Fody

Vulnerable

Kilombero 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.

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