Aldabra Fody vs Golden-naped Weaver

Foudia aldabrana compared with Ploceus aureonucha

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Aldabra Fody Golden-naped Weaver
Scientific Name Foudia aldabrana Ploceus aureonucha
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Ploceidae Ploceidae
Conservation Status Endangered Endangered
Length
Wingspan 15.4 cm (6.1 in) 15.8 cm (6.2 in)
Weight 24.125 g (0.85 oz) 26.6 g (0.94 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-4 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Aldabra Fody only

Golden-naped Weaver only

Conservation Status

Endangered

Aldabra Fody

Endangered

Golden-naped 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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