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Birdsong field guide

Aldabra Fody

Foudia aldabrana

The Aldabra Fody is a small, vibrant weaver bird endemic to the Aldabra Atoll, distinguished by the male's striking red breeding plumage. It is a resilient generalist that plays a key role in the isolated ecosystem of its coral atoll home.

What it sounds like

A series of high-pitched, metallic 'tsip' notes and a thin, wheezy warbling song.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Field notes

Once classified as a subspecies of the Madagascar Fody, it is now recognized as a distinct species endemic to a single atoll.
During the breeding season, males undergo a dramatic molt, turning brilliant crimson on the head and breast while females remain olive-brown.
They are opportunistic feeders that consume a varied diet of seeds, insects, and nectar from native flowers.
The species builds characteristic globular nests with a side entrance, often suspended from Casuarina or mangrove branches.
Due to its extremely restricted range on a low-lying coral atoll, it is highly vulnerable to sea-level rise and climate change.

Habitat

Coastal scrub, mangrove forests, and inland thickets.

Range

Aldabra Atoll, Seychelles

Similar & commonly confused birds

Forest FodyFoudia omissa Mauritius FodyFoudia rubra Red FodyFoudia madagascariensis Red-headed FodyFoudia eminentissima Reunion FodyFoudia delloni Rodrigues FodyFoudia flavicans Rodrigues FodyFoudia flavicans Seychelles FodyFoudia sechellarum

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