Seychelles Fody (Foudia sechellarum)

Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.

Population
Estimated population is 3,500 (2010) and stable.

Status NT
Competition and predation from introduced species (cats, brown rats Rattus norvegicus and black rats Rattus rattus) is the main threat.

For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Food
Insects and invertebrates, seeds, nectar and fruits. Also depredates eggs of other species, especially seabirds.

Voice
A 'tsk tsk' contact call and chattering alarm call.

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Seychelles Fody (Foudia sechellarum) [XC403986]
by Ross Gallardy from Grand Anse Praslin, Seychelles (call)

Seychelles Fody (Foudia sechellarum) [XC26749]
by Ross Gallardy from S shore Aride Is., Seychelles (call, song?)

Subspecies
No subspecies.

Has hybridized with Red Fody (Foudia madagascariensis).

Similar Species
Female, juvenile and non-breeding male Red Fody (Foudia madagascariensis) are similar, but lack yellow wash across face and have more streaked upperparts.

References
See References.

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