Aldabra Fody vs Bar-winged Weaver
Foudia aldabrana compared with Ploceus angolensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Aldabra Fody | Bar-winged Weaver |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Foudia aldabrana | Ploceus angolensis |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ploceidae | Ploceidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 15.4 cm (6.1 in) | 16.0 cm (6.3 in) |
| Weight | 24.125 g (0.85 oz) | 26.6 g (0.94 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Aldabra Fody
Least Concern
Bar-winged 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.
Bar-winged Weaver
The Bar-winged Weaver is a small weaver of the family Ploceidae found in montane forest edges and secondary growth in Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Uganda. Weighing about 26.6g with a wingspan of 16cm, it has yellow plumage with distinctive dark wing-bars. It builds woven nests and forages in flocks for seeds and insects.