Aldabra Fody vs Black-billed Weaver
Foudia aldabrana compared with Ploceus melanogaster
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Aldabra Fody | Black-billed Weaver |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Foudia aldabrana | Ploceus melanogaster |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ploceidae | Ploceidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 15.4 cm (6.1 in) | 13.8 cm (5.4 in) |
| Weight | 24.125 g (0.85 oz) | 24.0 g (0.85 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Aldabra Fody
Least Concern
Black-billed 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.
Black-billed Weaver
The Black-billed Weaver is a forest-dwelling weaver bird of West and Central African lowland rainforests, with males displaying a yellow head and underparts contrasting with black wings and a dark bill. It inhabits the interior of humid forests from Nigeria east to Uganda and south to the Democratic Republic of Congo. It feeds on insects and seeds, and nests in woven pendant nests.