Rodrigues Fody
NameRodrigues Fody
Common NameRodrigues Fody
Scientific NameFoudia flavicans
FamilyPloceidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)14
Plumage DetailsAdult males have a bright yellow head and underparts, with an orange-red mask around the eyes and bill. The back and wings are olive-brown with yellow edgings, and the rump is yellow. Females are duller, mostly olive-brown with yellowish underparts.
Vocalization / CallA series of high-pitched, rapid chirps and trills, often described as a 'tseep-tseep-tseep' or 'chip-chip-chip' call.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to Rodrigues Island, an island in the Mascarene archipelago, part of Mauritius.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow plumage with orange-red face mask (males), Small size, Endemic to Rodrigues Island
Description
The Rodrigues Fody is a small, vibrant passerine endemic to Rodrigues Island. Males display striking yellow and orange plumage, while females are duller. They are active foragers in the island's remaining native forests and plantations.
