Aldabra Fody vs Red-crowned Malimbe

Foudia aldabrana compared with Malimbus coronatus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Aldabra Fody Red-crowned Malimbe
Scientific Name Foudia aldabrana Malimbus coronatus
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Ploceidae Ploceidae
Conservation Status Endangered Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 15.4 cm (6.1 in) 16.8 cm (6.6 in)
Weight 24.125 g (0.85 oz) 32.0 g (1.13 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-4 2
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Aldabra Fody only

Red-crowned Malimbe only

Conservation Status

Endangered

Aldabra Fody

Least Concern

Red-crowned Malimbe

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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