Aldabra Fody vs Lufira Masked Weaver

Foudia aldabrana compared with Ploceus ruweti

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Aldabra Fody Lufira Masked Weaver
Scientific Name Foudia aldabrana Ploceus ruweti
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) 16.75 g (0.59 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-4 2
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Aldabra Fody only

Lufira Masked Weaver only

Conservation Status

Endangered

Aldabra Fody

Least Concern

Lufira Masked 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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