Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Weavers and Allies :: Red Fody

Red Fody Foudia madagascariensis

Described by: Linnaeus (1766)
Alternate common name(s): Madagascar Red Fody, Madagascan Red Fody, Cardinal Fody, Reunion Fody
Old scientific name(s): Foudia bruante

Photographs

Seychelles - Aug, 2001 © Giuliano Gerra and Silvio Sommazzi  Mauritius - Dec, 1998 © Giuliano Gerra and Silvio Sommazzi  Le Maritim, Mauritius - Mar, 2000 © Ian Esland  Ifaty, Madagascar - Dec, 2006 © Jean-Michel Fenerole  Ifaty, Madagascar - Dec, 2006 © Jean-Michel Fenerole 
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Range

Madagascar and Mitsios Is..
Introduced to Comoro Is., Amirante Is., Seychelles, Mauritius, Reunion, St. Helena and perhaps Diego Garcia.

Videos

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Sounds

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References

Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.

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